Description
Indulge in this creamy rice pudding made from leftover cooked rice, a nostalgic dessert that is quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cooked rice and milk. Heat over medium until warmed.
- Stir in sugar and salt, allowing the mixture to simmer gently.
- Add vanilla extract and cinnamon, stirring continuously for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- If using, mix in butter for added creaminess until melted.
- Serve warm or chill in the fridge to enjoy cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 22mg