Vanilla Rice Pudding
Leftover rice is a great excuse to make Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding! This easy recipe is as simple as simmering leftover rice with sugar, vanilla extract or paste, and sugar for a comforting and delicious dessert.
Rice pudding is one of those recipes that can be a little polarizing. It seems like people either love it, or really dislike it. I happen to love it. It's so creamy and comforting! Best yet, it's the perfect use for leftover rice. So when I made a stir fry dish last week and had a bunch of leftover rice, I knew I needed to whip up a batch of my Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding.
Now, I'm a chocolate girl at heart, but this was some pure vanilla goodness. It was sweet and simple, creamy yet chewy, and so satisfying.
Ingredients in Vanilla Rice Pudding
Cooked Rice - jasmine and basmati rice work really well in this recipe, however plain white rice or even brown rice will work, too.
Milk - I recommend using 2% to whole milk.
Granulated Sugar
Vanilla Extract or Paste - I love using vanilla paste because it really has great vanilla flavor along with adding vanilla specks throughout the rice pudding.
Cinnamon and Nutmeg - Optional, but add a depth of flavor.
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Vanilla Rice Pudding
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 3 cups milk (2% to whole milk)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste *vanilla extract works, too
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine rice, milk, sugar, and salt in medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, add vanilla bean paste/extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg, reduce heat, and let simmer for 35-45 minutes depending on how absorbent your rice is and how thick you like your rice pudding.
- Spoon into individual ramekins and serve warm or chilled, topped with berries.
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I've always been a little scared to try or make rice pudding. Your good review makes me a little less leery about it!
I am a lot like you when it comes to cooking. I am better but, I still rush through my directions.Looks like your mistake paid off in this fabulous pudding. Rice pudding is one of my favorites. This post reminded me how I much love it.
This rice pudding looks sweet. Fantastic job,..