Description
Old Fashioned Rice Pudding is the ultimate cozy dessert — creamy, sweet, and lightly spiced with nutmeg. Whether you serve it warm or chilled, this timeless dish is made with pantry staples and brings a comforting touch of nostalgia to any table.
Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup long grain white rice
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, bring milk to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir in rice and salt.
2. Simmer uncovered, stirring often, until rice is tender and the mixture thickens slightly, about 20-25 minutes.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract.
4. Slowly ladle in a bit of the hot rice mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
5. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the rice. Stir in butter until melted and combined.
6. Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish and sprinkle nutmeg on top.
7. Cover with foil and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 30–40 minutes until custard is set and golden on top.
8. Let rest 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Always temper the eggs slowly to avoid curdling. Take your time whisking in the hot mixture.
If your pudding thickens too much after chilling, stir in a splash of milk before reheating.
Add raisins or dried fruit before baking if you’d like a sweet twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: rice pudding, old fashioned dessert, custard, cozy recipe