Description
A classic dessert featuring creamy rice pudding, perfect for family dinners and quiet evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup arborio or short-grain rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 egg yolks (optional for extra richness)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (for topping)
- Fresh strawberries, halved
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring milk, rice, sugar, and salt to a gentle simmer. Stir often for 35–45 minutes until thick and creamy.
- Stir in vanilla and yolks (if using), then remove from heat.
- Pour into ramekins and cool slightly.
- Sprinkle brown sugar on top and broil until bubbly and golden.
- Add a fresh strawberry and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Stir often while cooking to prevent the rice from sticking. For added richness, consider using full-fat milk or half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: rice pudding, dessert, classic recipe, comfort food, easy dessert