How to Make Rice Pudding

Guide Note

Rice pudding is an easy-to-make, hearty dessert that can be served warm or cold. How to Make Rice Pudding shows you how to whip up your own batch of sticky goodness.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• What You'll Need
• Cooking Instructions
• Variations
• Conclusion
• References

Rice Pudding Tips

1. Stir pudding frequently to prevent burning.
2. Replace raisins with other dried fruit.
3. Add spices for a more complex flavor.
4. Serve rice pudding warm or cold.
5. Different types of rice produce different consistencies.

• by Liz Casler

Introduction

• Rice pudding found its beginnings in Asia, but spread to many cultures throughout the world.¹ As the dessert traveled, it picked up local color and flavor wherever it went. Rice pudding's easy recipe and readily available ingredients make it a welcome addition to many home menus. Try your hand at this classic dessert, and add your own touch of flavor.

What You'll Need

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• The following recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.

Ingredients

• 6 cups milk
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1 cup rice
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Equipment

• Large pot

Cooking Instructions

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• Making rice pudding is super easy to make, but you do need to keep a constant eye on your pot. If you don't stir frequently, rice will stick to the bottom and burn.

1. Combine all the ingredients except the raisins in a large heavy sauce pan.
2. Bring mixture to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens (about an hour).
4. Remove from heat and stir in the raisins.
5. Allow to cool before serving.

Variations

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• While rice pudding is simple to make, it's also a lot of fun to play with the recipe.

1. Replace the raisins with another type of dried fruit.
2. Throw some of your favorite dessert spices into the mix: cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg and ginger are great options.
3. Serve your warm rice pudding with a topping of fresh fruit and whipped cream.
4. Try using different types of rice to see how the consistency and taste are affected.

Conclusion

• You can make large quantities of rice pudding with no more trouble than it takes to make a single batch. Cook it up for your next family reunion and serve it as leftovers the rest of the week. If you prefer it warm, heat up an individual serving in the microwave whenever you feel a craving.

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References for How to Make Rice Pudding

1. ↑ Wikipedia: Rice Pudding

Rice Pudding Recipes

• All Recipes: Old Fashioned Rice Pudding
• All Recipes: Rice Pudding
• All Recipes: Rice Pudding V
• Epicurious: Diner-Style Rice Pudding
• Epicurious: Raisin Rice Pudding
• Epicurious: Rice Pudding with Chai Spices
• FoodNetwork.com: Rice Pudding
• MarthaStewart.com: Rice Pudding

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