Creamy Rice Pudding Cinnamon (Printable)
Velvety dessert of rice and cinnamon, rich and comforting for any time of day.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 4 cups whole milk
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Grains
04 - 1/2 cup Arborio or short-grain rice
→ Sweeteners
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
→ Flavorings
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Toppings
09 - Ground cinnamon for garnish
10 - Raisins or chopped nuts (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream, unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium flame until it reaches a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
02 - Add the Arborio rice, reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered. Stir frequently for 25 to 30 minutes until the rice softens and the mixture thickens.
03 - Stir in granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Continue cooking for five minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and texture becomes creamy.
04 - Remove the pot from heat and let the pudding stand for several minutes; it will thicken further as it cools.
05 - Plate warm or chilled pudding, sprinkle extra cinnamon and optional toppings such as raisins or nuts, if desired.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- This pudding feels like a warm secret you want to share only with close friends.
- The velvety texture hit a sweet spot that made it an instant favorite in my household.
02 -
- Stirring frequently is key to avoid rice sticking and achieving that luscious creamy texture.
- Using Arborio rice changed everything; it makes the pudding incredibly smooth and decadent.
03 -
- Use low heat and patience—the pudding thickens slowly but the texture is worth the wait.
- Finish with a little butter for an ultra-rich finish that melts into every spoonful.