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Perfect Rice Pudding Recipe

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This Perfect Rice Pudding recipe is a creamy, comforting dessert made with whole milk or coconut milk, short grain rice, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey. Enhanced with raisins, vanilla, and cinnamon, it delivers a warm, luscious treat that’s simple to make on the stovetop and can be served warm or cold.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: International
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Milk Mixture

  • 4 ½ cups whole milk or full-fat coconut milk
  • ¾ cup short grain rice
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
  • pinch kosher salt

Add-ins

  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large saucepan, stir together the milk, rice, maple syrup, and salt. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a simmer while stirring frequently to prevent the milk from scorching.
  2. Simmer Rice: Reduce the heat to low and partially cover the saucepan with a lid. Continue cooking the mixture for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring often to avoid the rice sticking to the bottom, until the rice becomes tender and the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency.
  3. Add Flavorings: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the raisins, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined, infusing the pudding with warm, aromatic flavors.
  4. Serve: Enjoy the rice pudding warm or chilled. Keep in mind it will be thinner when warm and will thicken further as it cools.

Notes

  • Use short grain rice for the creamiest texture; arborio rice is an excellent choice.
  • Stir frequently during cooking to prevent the milk from burning and the rice from sticking.
  • Feel free to substitute raisins with other dried fruits or omit for a simpler flavor.
  • This recipe can be made dairy-free by using full-fat coconut milk.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://cookingwithsarah.com/perfect-rice-pudding-recipe/