Creamy Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding

This simple Creamy Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding is easy to make and uses ingredients you may already have on hand! This is so creamy with the perfect texture and sweetness. It’s a cozy, quick-fix snack or dessert that’s perfect for chilly afternoons!

I love vintage recipe that never go out of style…the kind of dishes my grandma made for me when I was a wee kiddo. Our old-fashioned rice pudding recipe conjures up the days when mealtime seemed special and you always had seconds.

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Yield: 4 Servings

Creamy Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding

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This simple Creamy Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding is easy to make and uses ingredients you may already have on hand! This is so creamy with the perfect texture and sweetness. It’s a cozy, quick-fix snack or dessert that’s perfect for chilly afternoons!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 cups whole milk, divided
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup long grain white rice, I use a heaping half cup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ground cinnamon, optional

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine 5 1/2 cups milk, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Stir in rice and reduce heat to low. Be sure to adjust the heat so that it is at a gentle simmer.
3. Stirring occasionally, cook for 50 to 60 minutes. Mixture should thicken up to consistency of yogurt.
4. Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
5. Let cool and then refrigerate. The last 1/2 cup milk is stirred in just before serving. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.

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