Description
Homemade cinnamon rice pudding brings warmth from Italian kitchens, offering pure comfort in each delightful spoonful. Sweet grains simmered with milk and fragrant spices create a classic dessert that wraps your senses in pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup white rice
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup water
Sweeteners and Flavors:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dairy:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, blend rice, milk, water, sugar, and butter, creating a harmonious mixture ready for transformation.
- Elevate the heat to medium, coaxing the ingredients to a rolling boil while stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Transition the temperature to low, allowing the concoction to gently simmer for 15-20 minutes, watching as the rice softens and absorbs the liquid’s essence.
- Once the rice reaches a creamy, tender consistency, remove the pan from the heat source.
- Infuse the pudding with warmth by stirring in fragrant cinnamon and smooth vanilla extract, distributing the flavors evenly throughout.
- Transfer the luscious pudding into individual serving vessels, letting it rest for a few moments to settle and cool slightly.
- Serve the pudding while still warm, inviting guests to savor the comforting, velvety texture and aromatic spices.
Notes
- Opt for short-grain or arborio rice to achieve a creamier, more luxurious texture that melts in your mouth.
- Create a dairy-free version by substituting coconut milk or almond milk for traditional dairy milk, maintaining the pudding’s rich consistency.
- For a lighter touch, reduce sugar by half and garnish with fresh berries or a drizzle of honey to enhance natural sweetness without overwhelming calories.
- Elevate the pudding’s flavor profile by toasting rice briefly in butter before adding liquid, which develops a nutty, caramelized undertone that deepens the overall taste experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg