Classic Rice Pudding Recipe - Creamy One-Pot Method
Introducing our classic rice pudding recipe that is the epitome of a comforting, stick-to-your-ribs, old-fashioned dessert. While rice pudding may not be the first dessert that comes to mind, it is a crowd-pleaser that everyone loves once they try it. We have developed a one-pot method to make this dessert a lot easier and more convenient for you. Instead of transferring the cooked rice into another pot, we will deglaze the bottom of the pan with cold milk, ensuring a clean base for the pudding. This also eliminates the risk of burning the bottom.
To start, we will cook long grain rice with salt and water until it is fully cooked and tender. Once cooked, we will turn off the heat and stir in sugar and milk, ensuring the bottom of the pan is clean and deglazed. We will then cook the mixture for about 10 minutes or until it reaches your desired consistency. Keep in mind that the longer you cook, the thicker and stickier the pudding will be.
Next, we will turn off the heat and stir in cinnamon, real vanilla extract, and an egg yolk. It is important to stir vigorously as soon as the egg yolk is added to prevent it from curdling. Finally, we will add butter and optional dried fruit, such as chopped dried cherries, for extra flavor.
The pudding can be served hot, but we recommend chilling it for a superior taste and texture. Simply transfer the warm pudding into serving cups and let them cool to room temperature before refrigerating until thoroughly chilled. Once chilled, the pudding can be served in various ways. The classic way is to dust the top with cinnamon, but you can also top it with fresh fruit for added freshness.
This classic rice pudding is the ultimate comfort dessert, with its perfect balance of sweetness and starchiness. The rice grains remain tender and identifiable, coated in a deliciously sticky and creamy sauce. If you want to take it up a notch, you can even try a variation by torching sugar on top for a crispy caramelized layer. Whether served plain or with a twist, this rice pudding is sure to delight your taste buds and satisfy your craving for a cozy and nostalgic treat.
Ingredients:
- Long grain rice
- Salt
- Fresh cold water
- Sugar
- Milk
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Real vanilla extract
- Egg yolk
- Butter
- Optional: Dried cherries (or other dried fruit)
Cooking steps:
- Cook long grain rice with salt and water until fully cooked and tender.
- Turn off the heat and stir in sugar and milk, deglazing the bottom of the pan.
- Cook for about 10 minutes or until desired consistency is reached.
- Turn off the heat and stir in cinnamon, vanilla extract, and egg yolk.
- Stir vigorously until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add butter and optional dried fruit, stirring until combined.
- Transfer warm pudding into serving cups and let cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
- Serve plain or dusted with cinnamon, or top with fresh fruit.
- Alternatively, torch sugar on top for a crispy caramelized layer.
