DINNER IN 40 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Put the rice, milk, sugar and cinnamon stick in a heavy pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
DINNER IN 40 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
DESSERT
Rice Pudding
Creamy stovetop rice pudding with cinnamon and vanilla. A simple 40-minute dessert for 4 from pantry ingredients.
Total time40 min
YieldServes 4
DietVegetarian
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DifficultyEasy
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Method
4 steps · about 40 minutes total
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Step 2
Cook over low heat for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring often, until the rice is soft and creamy.
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Step 3
Remove the cinnamon stick, stir in the vanilla and butter.
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Step 4
Serve warm or cold, dusted with cinnamon or nutmeg.
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Stir often, especially near the end, so the rice does not stick.
Add a splash more milk if it gets too thick.
Top with jam, stewed fruit or a drizzle of honey.
Good to know
Short-grain or pudding rice gives the creamiest result. Arborio also works.
Yes. Simmer 2 cups cooked rice with 500 ml milk for about 15 minutes.
Yes. Oat or coconut milk work well.
About this recipe
Creamy stovetop rice pudding needs just a few pantry ingredients: rice, milk, sugar and a cinnamon stick. Serve it warm on a cold day or chilled with fruit.
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