Old Fashioned Rice Pudding
Creamy, comforting, and timeless — a dessert loved for generations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan, add rice, milk, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil: Heat over medium until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 1–1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and pudding is thick.
- Cool: Remove from heat and let the pudding cool slightly.
- Prepare topping: Mix brown sugar and butter in a small bowl.
- Broil: Transfer pudding to a baking dish, sprinkle topping evenly, and broil until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with your favorite toppings like cinnamon, nutmeg, or whipped cream.
Pro Tip: For extra creaminess, use whole milk and stir in a splash of heavy cream just before serving.
