Description
This Creamy Custard-Style Rice Pudding is a delightful and comforting dessert, featuring tender rice cooked in a rich custard made from milk, eggs, and warm spices. Perfectly sweetened and served chilled, it can be topped with raisins for an added touch of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups whole milk, divided
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rice: In a medium saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil. Stir in the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Add milk and sugar: Add 1 1/2 cups of milk, half-and-half, and granulated sugar to the cooked rice. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture begins to thicken, about 15 minutes.
- Temper the eggs: In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs and remaining 1/2 cup of milk. Slowly add a few spoonfuls of the hot rice mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling.
- Combine and thicken: Gradually add the egg mixture back into the saucepan, stirring continuously. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the pudding reaches a thick, custard-like consistency, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add flavorings: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. If using raisins, fold them into the pudding.
- Chill and serve: Transfer the pudding to a large bowl or individual serving dishes. Cover with plastic wrap, placing it directly on the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, let the pudding chill for longer to enhance the flavors.
- Raisins are optional but add a nice texture and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg