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Creamy rice pudding served with cinnamon and fresh fruit
Rice pudding cooked to creamy softness, garnished with cinnamon and fruit

Creamy Stovetop Rice Pudding

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Rice pudding is the creamy keeper of childhood memories. This dish is about the slow release of starch from the rice: as the grains swell in the hot milk, they release thickener, creating that characteristic pudding-like texture we all love. Simple, but patience is the most important ingredient.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 250 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Wooden spoon

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Put the rice on to boil with the water and a pinch of salt. Cook until the water is absorbed.

Tip: Pre-cooking in water helps 'open up' the rice grains so they can absorb the milk more easily later.
2 ✓

Pour in the milk and cook on low heat, stirring frequently, until soft (approx. 20-25 minutes).

Tip: Use short-grain rice because it has a higher starch content, resulting in a creamier outcome.
3 ✓

When the rice is soft and the milk has thickened, stir in the sugar and vanilla. Remove from heat and cover for 10 minutes.

Tip: Add the sugar only at the end, because if you add it at the beginning, the rice softens with more difficulty (sugar draws away water).
4 ✓

Serve with cocoa powder or cinnamon.

Tip: Best served warm.

Recipe FAQ

Why did it burn?
The sugars in milk (lactose) caramelize and burn very easily. Low heat and frequent stirring are mandatory!
Why is the rice still hard?
There was too little liquid, or you turned it off too soon. Rice needs time to hydrate.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Rice (Arborio or short-grain)
  • 2 cups Whole Milk (full fat is better)
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract