Creamy Rice Pudding - Creamy rice pudding is smooth, comforting, and gently sweet, with tender rice suspended in a rich, spoonable custard. The texture is velvety and cohesive rather than soupy, making it easy to portion and serve. Served chilled or at room temperature, it feels calm and nostalgic. This dessert fits perfectly into make-ahead dessert planning and cozy classic boards.

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Creamy Rice Pudding - This rice pudding works because the rice is cooked slowly, allowing starch to release gradually and thicken the milk naturally. After testing, steady low heat prevented scorching and created a consistently creamy result without eggs. Letting the pudding rest after cooking allows it to tighten slightly, improving sliceability for jar or square-style servings. This aligns with my focus on technique over complexity: time and gentle heat replace stabilizers. For Pinterest intent, this recipe fits creamy rice pudding and nostalgic dessert searches because it is familiar, adaptable, and easy to plan ahead.

Dietary Notes

✓ Make-Ahead Dessert
✓ Classic Comfort Dessert
✓ Creamy Texture
✓ Simple Ingredients

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Why You'll Love This

Silky Consistency: Slow cooking creates natural creaminess.
Planning Friendly: Sets as it cools for easy portioning.
Comforting Flavor: Gentle sweetness and soft texture.
Versatile Serving: Enjoy chilled, warm, or room temperature.

Creamy Rice Pudding

👩‍🍳 Author: Chef Nour

⏰ Prep Time: 10min

❄️ Cool Time: 30

🔥 Cook Time: 40min

🥨 Yield: 6

🍞 Method: Simmering

🌾 Diet: Vegetarian

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restaurant Ingredients

1/2 cup short-grain white rice
4 cups whole milk
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt

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list_alt Instructions

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Step 1: Combine rice, milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan - starting cold helps even cooking.
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Step 2: Simmer gently, stirring often, until rice is tender and mixture thickens - slow heat releases starch.
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Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla - off-heat mixing preserves flavor.
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Step 4: Cool slightly, then chill to set - resting improves final texture.

Nutrition Facts

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Calories 260

Protein 7g

Carbs 42g

Fiber 1g

Sugar 18g

Fat 6g

Sodium 120mg

Potassium N/A

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Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled in small bowls or jars, or spoon into glasses for a clean presentation. A light dusting of cinnamon or citrus zest can be added just before serving. Rice pudding is best when allowed to rest so the texture fully settles.

How to Store?

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Stir gently before serving to loosen if needed. Rice pudding can be reheated with a splash of milk, but is best enjoyed chilled for make-ahead use.

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