Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain or medium-grain white rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base:
In a large saucepan, combine rice, milk, sugar, and salt. - Simmer:
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. - Cook Slowly:
Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is tender and the mixture thickens. - Add Flavor:
Stir in vanilla extract during the last 5 minutes of cooking. - Cool:
Remove from heat and let cool for 10-15 minutes to set. - Serve:
Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, replace 1 cup of milk with heavy cream.
- To adjust sweetness, try brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup instead of granulated sugar.
- Short-grain rice like Arborio provides the best creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (based on 4 servings total)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g (approximate)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0.5g (minimal, as white rice has very little fiber)
- Protein: 6g (from milk and rice)
- Cholesterol: 20mg (from whole milk; higher if using cream or egg yolks)