Simple and classic, the very BEST Rice Pudding recipe is sweet, creamy and satisfying.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: rice pudding
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 292kcal
Author: Kellie
Ingredients
8cupswhole milk
1cupraw medium-grain white rice
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1vanilla beansplit, or 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3cupsugar
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
Instructions
In a large saucepan, add the milk, rice, salt, vanilla bean (if using, extract...don't add it yet.) and sugar over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
Uncover and continue to simmer until the rice is tender and the pudding has reduced to about 3 1/2 cups. Continue to stir constantly to prevent scorching.
Fish out the vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds.
Turn off the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla bean seeds or vanilla extract.
Transfer the pudding to a bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.