Description
A creamy and comforting rice pudding made with tender arborio rice, whole milk, gentle sweetness, and warm vanilla and cinnamon for a timeless dessert that feels both nostalgic and elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup arborio rice
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the milk, arborio rice, sugar, and salt to a medium saucepan over medium low heat.
- Stir gently until the mixture is well combined and begins to slowly warm.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Continue cooking for about 30 minutes, stirring more frequently toward the end, until the rice is tender and the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
- Let rest for a few minutes to set, then serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Stir gently and often for the creamiest texture.
- If the pudding thickens too much, add a splash of warm milk to loosen it.
- Flavor deepens slightly as it cools.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: creamy rice pudding, Italian dessert, homemade pudding, comfort dessert, easy dessert