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Best Old-Fashioned Creamy Rice Pudding with Cooked Rice

A quick and easy stovetop rice pudding that transforms leftover cooked rice into a creamy, nostalgic dessert.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 331

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Ground cinnamon for garnish
  • Optional: 1/4 cup raisins or a pinch of nutmeg

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cooked rice and milk. Stir gently to break up any clumps.
  2. Add the granulated sugar and a pinch of salt. Continue stirring until the mixture begins to simmer.
  3. Whisk the egg in a small bowl. Slowly pour a ladle of the hot rice mixture into the egg, whisking constantly to temper.
  4. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring continuously, until the pudding thickens.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  6. Transfer to serving dishes and let cool slightly. Sprinkle with cinnamon and optional raisins.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 237mgFiber: 1gSugar: 39g
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