Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding is the ultimate comfort dessertrich, creamy, and made with just a handful of simple ingredients. With the perfect balance of sweetness and texture, this nostalgic treat comes together on the stovetop with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
This homemade version tastes just like the KozyShack Rice Pudding you’d find at the grocery store only better! It’s made entirely from scratch using wholesome, natural ingredients, with no artificial flavors or preservatives.
This stovetop pudding has a lovely, subtle sweetness. It uses only 1/2 cup of sugar, letting the natural richness of the milk develop as it simmers down. As it slowly thickens over low heat, the mixture becomes perfectly creamy with a consistency that’s just right.
Creamy, Classic, and Made from Scratch
One of the best parts about this recipe is that you don’t need any special kind of rice. While many recipes call for short or medium grain rice, this one works beautifully with regular long grain rice you probably already have in your pantry.
The secret to achieving the classic creamy texture? A generous ratio of milk to rice 6 full cups of milk to just 1/2 cup of rice. At first it may seem like it won’t thicken, but give it time. As the mixture simmers slowly over the course of about 50 minutes, it transforms into a rich, spoonable pudding. You’ll know it’s ready when it reaches the consistency of yogurt.
Once the pudding cools, it thickens even more. Just stir in a splash of milk before serving if you prefer a looser texture.
Only 5 Simple Ingredients
You only need five pantry staples to whip up this comforting dessert:
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Milk
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Sugar
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Salt
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Long grain rice
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Vanilla extract
That’s it! And for an optional extra touch, sprinkle with a little cinnamon or stir in some raisins if you like a classic twist.
This Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding is proof that the simplest recipes often turn out to be the most delicious. Creamy, cozy, and wonderfully nostalgic it’s a timeless favorite that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.
Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding
Ingredients
- 6 cups whole milk, divided
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup long grain white rice, I use a heaping half cup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon, optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine 5 1/2 cups milk, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Stir in rice and reduce heat to low. Be sure to adjust the heat so that it is at a gentle simmer.
- Stirring occasionally, cook for 50 to 60 minutes. Mixture should thicken up to consistency of yogurt.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Let cool and then refrigerate. The last 1/2 cup milk is stirred in just before serving. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
