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Creamy Rice Pudding

Traditional Stove Top Creamy Rice Pudding with a touch of vanilla and cinnamon, a classic dessert that reminds me of childhood. Super easy and quick to make, this pudding is a great comforting recipe for little and big ones. It uses a few simple ingredients, and it's incredibly tasty.
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Romanian
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 339kcal
Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

  • ½ cup pudding or risotto rice (Arborio rice)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups full-fat milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Add the rice and water to a pan and cook on a low to medium heat until all the water is absorbed.
  • Gradually add the milk, one ladleful at a time, and stir continuously until all the milk is used up, and the rice is cooked through. Make sure there is still a bit of liquid left, see the 3rd photo in the collage.
  • Add the sugar and vanilla extract, give it a good stir, then cover the pan with a lid and turn the heat off.
  • Remove the lid after 5 minutes, give it another stir and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 375mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 289mg | Iron: 0.4mg