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Mom’s Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

Mom’s Old Fashioned Rice Pudding: Creamy Comfort Awaits

This recipe for Mom’s Old Fashioned Rice Pudding brings childhood nostalgia with creamy rice, cinnamon, and customizable options for a comforting dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Base
  • 1 cup arborio rice or jasmine or long grain
  • 4 cups whole milk or coconut or almond milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional but recommended
  • 1/2 cup raisins optional; consider dried cranberries or chopped dates
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Bain Marie setup
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a Bain Marie.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine uncooked rice, sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon, mixing well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together whole milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently to combine.
  5. Pour the mixture into the smaller dish and smooth the top. Place it in the preheated oven.
  6. Bake for about 60 minutes until set; the top should be lightly golden.
  7. Allow the pudding to cool slightly before serving warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently, adding milk if needed.

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