⭐ Old Fashioned Rice Pudding – Just Like Grandma Used to Make!
If you grew up in a home where the kitchen was always warm and something sweet was simmering on the stove, then this Old Fashioned Rice Pudding is about to hit you right in the nostalgia. This creamy, comforting dessert tastes exactly like the one our grandmas used to make — slow-cooked, simple, cozy, and absolutely irresistible. Every spoonful feels like a warm hug, and trust me… once you make it, you’ll understand why this classic dessert has never gone out of style. 😍
What I love most about this recipe is how affordable and customizable it is. A handful of pantry ingredients – rice, milk, sugar, butter, eggs, and a little cinnamon – magically turn into a pudding so smooth and silky, it almost melts on your tongue. It’s the kind of dessert you can make for last-minute guests, family gatherings, holiday spreads, or just a quiet night when you want something warm and comforting.
This rice pudding can be served warm and creamy straight from the pot, or chilled and thickened in the fridge like the store-bought cups we all used to beg for. And yes… leftovers taste even better the next day!
🍚 Why This Old Fashioned Rice Pudding Is So Loved
✔ Ultra-creamy texture
✔ Sweet, cozy, nostalgic flavors
✔ Budget-friendly & uses simple ingredients
✔ No baking required
✔ Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a late-night treat
✔ Kids and adults LOVE it
✔ Great for meal prep – it stores beautifully
🥄 Ingredients You’ll Need
1 cup uncooked white rice
4 cups milk (whole milk works best)
½ cup sugar
2 tbsp butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Optional: raisins (if you’re team raisins 😄)
👩🍳 How to Make It
- In a saucepan, cook rice according to package instructions.
- Add milk, sugar, and salt and cook over medium heat until thick and creamy.
- Temper the beaten eggs by adding a bit of the hot rice mixture, then stir eggs back into the pot.
- Add butter, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Continue cooking until rich, silky, and pudding-like.
- Serve warm or let it chill to thicken even more.
That’s it — comfort in a bowl!
❤️ Helpful Tips for the Best Rice Pudding
✨ Use whole milk for the creamiest texture
✨ Stir often so the bottom never scorches
✨ Add raisins early if you want them soft
✨ Serve warm for ultimate coziness
✨ Chill overnight if you like it firm
😋 Final Thoughts
If you’ve been craving a taste of childhood or want to share a timeless dessert with your own family, this Old Fashioned Rice Pudding will never disappoint. It’s creamy, comforting, and deeply nostalgic — the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary day into a memory.
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