Old Fashioned Rice Pudding
About This Recipe
Old fashioned rice pudding is a classic comfort dessert that is creamy, sweet, and rich. It’s made with simple pantry ingredients and has a soft texture with warm vanilla flavor. This recipe can be served warm or cold and is perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
1 cup white rice (long-grain or medium-grain)
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins
Lemon or orange zest
Equipment
Medium saucepan
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Spoon or spatula
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 — Cook the Rice
Rinse rice under cold water.
In saucepan, add rice + 2 cups water.
Bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes until tender.
Drain if needed.
Step 2 — Heat Milk Mixture
Add cooked rice back to pot.
Add milk + heavy cream.
Cook on low heat 10–15 minutes, stirring often.
Mixture should look creamy but not too thick.
Step 3 — Mix Eggs and Sugar
In bowl, whisk eggs + sugar.
Slowly add 1 ladle of hot rice mixture into eggs (mix fast).
This prevents eggs from scrambling.
Step 4 — Combine Everything
Pour egg mixture back into pot.
Cook on low heat 5–8 minutes.
Stir constantly until thick and creamy.
Add vanilla extract.
Add optional spices or raisins if using.
Serving
Serve:
Warm (very comforting)
Cold (thicker texture)
Optional topping:
Cinnamon sprinkle
Honey drizzle
Fresh fruit
Pro Tips
Stir often → prevents sticking
Low heat → keeps texture smooth
Don’t boil after adding eggs
Gets thicker when cooling
Storage
Fridge: up to 4 days
Reheat: Add little milk when warming
Variations
Extra Creamy: Add extra 1/4 cup cream
Less Sweet: Reduce sugar to 1/3 cup
Dairy Light: Use half milk + half water
