Creamy Leftover Rice Pudding (Printer View)

Comforting creamy dessert using leftover rice, milk, sugar, and cinnamon, ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 cups cooked leftover white or jasmine rice
02 - 2 cups whole milk
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar

→ Flavorings

04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

→ Finish

06 - Pinch of salt
07 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
08 - Ground cinnamon for garnish

# Method Steps:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine cooked rice, milk, sugar, and ground cinnamon.
02 - Place saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until mixture reaches a gentle simmer.
03 - Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered, stirring often, for 15 to 20 minutes until thickened to desired consistency.
04 - During the last 2 minutes, stir in vanilla extract, salt, and unsalted butter if using.
05 - Remove from heat and let pudding cool slightly; it will thicken further. Serve warm or chilled, garnished with additional ground cinnamon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses leftover rice to reduce waste
  • Simple ingredients easily found at home
02 -
  • Contains milk so check labels if using plant-based options
  • Pudding will continue to thicken as it cools
03 -
  • For extra creaminess swap half the milk with half-and-half
  • Stir frequently to prevent pudding from sticking to the pan
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