Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of homemade rice pudding with cooked rice. This creamy dessert combines sweet flavors and a hint of cinnamon, making it a nostalgic treat perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare using leftover rice, this dish wraps you in cozy bliss with every spoonful. Serve warm and watch as friends and family savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 3 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cooked rice and milk. Stir until mixed.
- Add the sugar and salt; bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Once simmering, mix in the vanilla extract and cinnamon for about 10 minutes until flavors meld.
- Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the desired thickness is reached (about another 5 minutes).
- Serve warm in bowls, garnished with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg