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Close-up of creamy rice pudding in a bowl with cinnamon sprinkle on top
Alyssa

Creamiest Rice Pudding

This Creamiest Rice Pudding is a warm, nostalgic dessert made with Arborio rice simmered slowly in sweetened milk until luxuriously thick and tender.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup Arborio rice
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon for topping (optional)

Method
 

  1. Rinse the Arborio rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the whole milk, granulated sugar, and salt. Warm over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Stir in the rinsed rice and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 30–35 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. When the rice is tender and the pudding has thickened, remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
  6. Spoon into bowls and serve warm or chilled. Top with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon if desired.

Notes

Perfect for any time of day.