Description
This creamy arborio rice pudding is a comforting dessert that is both rich and delicious. Perfect for warm evenings or as a chilled treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked arborio rice
- 2½ cups whole milk
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)
- ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional for garnishing)
Instructions
- To a medium saucepan, add the rice, 2½ cups milk, cinnamon, and salt, and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan, for about 30-35 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the milk is absorbed.
- If the mixture thickens before the rice has fully softened, gradually add the remaining ½ cup milk in increments as necessary, and continue cooking until the rice is soft.
- When the rice is fully cooked and tender, if you used a cinnamon stick, remove it now.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, optional raisins and/or butter, and stir to combine.
- Continue simmering for 5 to 10 minutes, or until as thick and creamy as desired.
- Serve warm; or cover and chill in the refrigerator and serve chilled.
- If desired, optionally dust with a sprinkling of cinnamon and/or nutmeg before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use arborio rice as specified.
- This recipe can be adjusted for sweetness as per personal preference.
- Ground cinnamon can be used instead of a cinnamon stick if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg