Description
Indulge in a warm bowl of creamy rice pudding made from leftover cooked rice. This simple yet delightful dessert combines just a few ingredients to create a rich, comforting treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With customizable flavors and textures, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 3 cups milk (whole or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup sugar (granulated or brown)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cooked rice, milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and salt. Stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with additional cinnamon or fresh fruit if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use leftover rice for the best texture and flavor. Feel free to add spices like nutmeg or toppings such as raisins or shredded coconut for a unique twist. For extra creaminess, consider using coconut milk or almond milk instead of regular milk.