Creamy Rice Pudding

When I have an abundance of milk that needs to be used, I make rice pudding. It uses 5 cups of milk with just a 1/2 cup of rice. The milk, sugar and rice slow simmer until the milk reduces down into a thick creamy pudding. Sometimes I add egg yolks to make it richer, but often times I eat it as is, as I like it on the thinner side. Comfort food at its best. 

By / Photography By | December 04, 2017

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rice (basmati or long grain)
  • 5 cups 2% or whole milk
  • 1/2 cup turbinado or white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine 4 cups milk, rice and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender, about 30 minutes.

2. Remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla. Whisk egg yolks and about 1/2 cup of hot milk mixture. Whisk back into pan and add remaining 1 cup milk. Place over medium heat and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Let cool and chill at least 2 hours before serving. 

 

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rice (basmati or long grain)
  • 5 cups 2% or whole milk
  • 1/2 cup turbinado or white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk (optional)