rice pudding with cooked rice
This creamy and comforting rice pudding is a delightful dessert made using leftover cooked rice. It's a simple and satisfying treat, flavored with vanilla and cinnamon for a hint of warmth. Perfect for using up extra rice!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 180 kcal
1 medium saucepan
1 mixing spoon
1 measuring cups
1 measuring spoons
1 bowl for serving
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups milk any kind
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup raisins optional
In a medium saucepan, combine the cooked rice, milk, sugar, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, for about 15 minutes or until the mixture thickens and is creamy.
Lower the heat and add the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon. If you're using raisins, add them at this stage. Stir to combine.
Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes while stirring until everything is well combined and heated through.
Remove from heat and let the pudding cool slightly. It will thicken further as it cools.
Serve warm or chilled in bowls. You can sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top for garnish if desired.
For a richer pudding, feel free to substitute half of the milk with cream.
You can customize this recipe by adding other mix-ins, such as chopped nuts, coconut, or fruit.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.