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Delicious bowl of old-fashioned rice pudding with a sprinkle of cinnamon

Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding

A rich, creamy, and slightly sweet comfort food that's perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the rice pudding base
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice Short or medium grain works best
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 cups whole milk Divided
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg Optional
  • ½ cup raisins Optional, for classic style
  • a pinch salt

Method
 

Cooking the Rice
  1. In a pot, combine uncooked rice and water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and cover the pot. Cook until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
Making the Pudding
  1. Add 3 cups of milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt to the pot with the cooked rice. Stir and let the mixture thicken for about 20 minutes, stirring often.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with the remaining cup of milk. Gradually add a spoonful of the hot rice mixture to the egg mixture to temper the eggs, then whisk everything back into the pot.
  3. Continue to stir until the mixture thickens for another couple of minutes. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional raisins.

Notes

Can be made ahead of time and served warm or chilled. For a dairy-free version, use almond or coconut milk.