The Creamiest Cinnamon-Vanilla Rice Pudding

Rice pudding is a wonderful example of classic comfort food and it’s a versatile dessert. This dish can be enjoyed hot, warm or chilled, livened up with fruit and nuts, sweetened with any kind of sugar, honey or syrup, and enhanced with just about any sweet flavors you can think of.

This creamy rice pudding recipe boasts both vanilla and cinnamon for a winning flavor, and it’s every bit as rich and creamy as you’d hope for.

So if the day is a little gloomy and you want to indulge in a pick-me-up, why not try this delicious and easy cinnamon rice pudding recipe? It can be paired with anything from a hot cup of coffee or cocoa to some fresh fruit if you’re looking for something satisfying.

It’s also energy-boosting since the rice is full of complex carbohydrates. Since rice is such an economical ingredient, this is also a pocketbook-friendly dessert idea, as well as a flavorful one.

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Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

You can’t go wrong with a good rice pudding recipe. This dessert has it all – it’s creamy, sweet, satisfying, comforting, and you can also make it differently every time trying different add-ins. Here we’re using vanilla and cinnamon which are both incredible in the finished dish.

How to Serve It:

This dish is delicious served chilled, although hot is also possible. If you want to give it a fancy look, add a cinnamon stick as a garnish, or what about a fresh cherry, an orange slice, a star anise, or even a sprig of fresh mint?

Can You Make It Ahead?

Rice pudding can be prepared in advance. Since you should refrigerate it overnight it’s best made a day ahead.

Ingredients:

• Milk
• White sugar
• Uncooked long-grain white rice
• Eggs, lightly beaten
• Salt
• Vanilla extract
• Ground cinnamon

How to make The Creamiest Cinnamon-Vanilla Rice Pudding:

Step 1. Over medium-low heat, using a saucepan combine milk, sugar, and rice.

Step 2. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring frequently. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Rest for 10 minutes.

Step 3. Combine eggs, milk, salt, and vanilla.

Add to the mixture and return the pot to low heat, stirring frequently (two minutes).

Step 4. Pour into a 9×13 inch dish and cover with plastic wrap (allow the steam to flow).

Step 5. Uncover the dish and sprinkle the surface of the pudding with cinnamon and Cover it tightly.

Step 6. Refrigerate for 8 hours.

Hearty, comforting and delicious, homemade rice pudding recipes like this one are always worth knowing. This wonderful dish is a clever combination of white rice, milk, sugar, eggs, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon. It’s easy to prepare and leftovers keep for days. There are lots of different rice pudding recipes you can compare and choose from, but this is definitely one of the best-tasting and creamiest ones.

Storage Instructions:

Cover the rice pudding tightly with plastic wrap (you don’t want a skin developing on top) and keep it in the fridge. Eat it within 5 days. You can also freeze it for up to 2 months, then thaw in the refrigerator overnight and give it a good stir before serving in case it has separated a bit.

Variations and Substitutions:

Plain long grain white rice is the best option for rice pudding, as brown rice won’t taste or look good and other kinds of rice don’t have the correct texture for this dish. There are plenty of tweaks you can consider though, such as adding saffron and cardamom, throwing in some dried fruits or nuts, or sprinkling brown sugar on top.

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