Description
Experience the joy of creamy breakfast rice pudding, a versatile dish perfect for mornings or as a sweet dessert. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients for a delightful indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1/3 cup sugar (brown or white)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: Fresh berries or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice and milk over medium heat. Stir occasionally until heated.
- Once warm, add sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until well combined.
- Reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Serve warm or chill in the fridge for later enjoyment. Top with fruits or nuts if desired.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, consider adding nutmeg along with cinnamon.
- Customize your pudding by mixing in dried fruits like raisins or serving with fresh berries on top.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg