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Creamy Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding

Creamy Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding

Silky, sweet rice pudding with a hint of vanilla and cinnamon—finished with a caramelized sugar crust and fresh berries for the perfect cozy dessert!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 ramekins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup short-grain white rice uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • brown sugar for topping
  • fresh strawberries optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Kitchen Torch
  • Ramekins

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a pot, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 15 minutes until tender.
  2. Step 2: Add milk, cream, sugar, salt, butter, and cinnamon. Cook uncovered over medium heat, stirring often, until thick and creamy (20–25 minutes).
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and transfer to ramekins. Let cool slightly.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle brown sugar on top and caramelize using a kitchen torch.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with fresh strawberries and enjoy warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Use arborio rice for extra creaminess. If you don’t have a torch, broil for a few minutes to caramelize the sugar.

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