Description
A comforting and creamy rice pudding made without eggs, featuring the rich flavors of vanilla and cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 1 cup short-grain rice (Arborio or sushi rice)
- 2 cups water
- a pinch of salt
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tsp pure vanilla extract)
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for gloss)
Instructions
- Combine rice, water, and a pinch of salt in a heavy 3-quart saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook for 8–10 minutes until water is mostly absorbed.
- Add milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and vanilla seeds/extract; maintain a gentle simmer and stir frequently for 25–35 minutes until rice is tender and mixture is thick.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and stir in butter if desired, then let it rest to thicken further.
Notes
For a spiced version, add cardamom. To serve, dust with cinnamon or top with berries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop Simmer
- Cuisine: American