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A rich, creamy vanilla rice pudding made the classic way for ultimate comfort.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup short-grain white rice or Arborio rice
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Combine rice, milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan and stir well.
  2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low.
  3. Cook for 30–40 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is tender and pudding thickens.
  4. Stir in vanilla and optional spices. Remove from heat.
  5. Serve warm or chilled with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 6IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Remove from heat slightly thin, as pudding thickens while cooling.

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