Name: Classic Rice Pudding
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups white rice, cooked; 2 cups whole milk; 0.33 cup granulated sugar; 0.125 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon, ground; 0.125 teaspoon nutmeg, ground

Ready in: 25 mins

Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients: 7

This classic rice pudding turns cooked white rice into a creamy stovetop dessert with milk, sugar, vanilla, and warm spices. It is simple enough for leftover rice and can be served warm after a short rest or chilled until set.

Ingredients

2	cups white rice, cooked
2	cups whole milk
¹⁄₃	cup granulated sugar
¹⁄₈	teaspoon kosher salt
1	tablespoon unsalted butter
¹⁄₂	teaspoon vanilla extract
¹⁄₄	teaspoon cinnamon, ground
¹⁄₈	teaspoon nutmeg, ground

Instructions

1.	Combine the cooked rice, milk, sugar, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
2.	Set the pan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring often.
3.	Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is tender and the pudding is creamy and thickened.
4.	Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5.	Let the pudding stand for 10 minutes before serving, or chill it if you prefer a firmer cold pudding.