Creamy Cinnamon Rice Pudding (Really Easy!) Recipe

Introduction

Creamy Cinnamon Rice Pudding is a comforting and easy-to-make dessert that blends warm spices with rich dairy and tender rice. This classic treat is perfect for cozy nights and can be enjoyed warm or chilled.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing)
• 4 cups milk (full or reduced fat)
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup medium grain white rice, uncooked
• 1/2 cup sultanas or raisins
• 3/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup cream (thickened or heavy)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Step 2: Grease a 10-cup or larger casserole dish with butter to prevent sticking.
3. Step 3: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Heat until it just begins to simmer and the surface looks foamy, stirring occasionally. Avoid boiling to prevent the milk from splitting.
4. Step 4: Add the rice, sultanas, and cinnamon to the prepared baking dish. Pour the heated milk mixture over the rice and stir briefly to combine. Cover the dish with a lid or foil.
5. Step 5: Bake for 1 hour, removing to stir every 20 minutes. This helps break up any rice that sticks to the base and ensures even cooking.
6. Step 6: After baking, remove the dish from the oven and stir in the cream. The pudding will look a bit watery at first but will thicken quickly.
7. Step 7: Serve immediately on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish.

Tips & Variations

• Use medium grain white rice for the best texture—it holds its shape without becoming mushy.
• For extra richness, you can substitute a bit of the milk with coconut milk.
• Add a pinch of nutmeg or a few chopped nuts on top for extra flavor and crunch.
• This pudding also tastes great served chilled; let it cool and refrigerate for a few hours.

Storage

Store leftover rice pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk or cream to restore creaminess if needed.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of rice?

Medium grain white rice works best for this pudding because it cooks to a tender but intact texture. Using long grain or jasmine rice may result in a less creamy consistency.

Is it possible to make this rice pudding on the stove instead of the oven?

Yes, you can simmer the mixture on the stove over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the rice is tender and the pudding thickens. However, baking gives it a nice even texture with less attention needed.

Creamy Cinnamon Rice Pudding (Really Easy!) Recipe

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• Author: lilan
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

This Creamy Cinnamon Rice Pudding is an easy-to-make, comforting dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced rice soaked in sweetened milk and finished with rich cream. Baked to perfection, it delivers a luscious texture with just the right balance of sweetness and warmth from the cinnamon, perfect for a cozy treat any time of year.

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Ingredients

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For the Pudding

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing)
• 4 cups milk (full or reduced fat)
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup medium grain white rice, uncooked
• 1/2 cup sultanas or raisins
• 3/4 tsp cinnamon

Finishing

• 1/2 cup thickened/heavy cream (or a bit of butter as an alternative)

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) for all types of ovens to prepare for baking the rice pudding evenly.
2. Grease the baking dish: Lightly butter a 10 cup or larger casserole dish ensuring the rice pudding won’t stick during baking.
3. Simmer milk mixture: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir frequently and bring to a gentle simmer where the surface becomes foamy but avoid boiling to prevent the milk from splitting.
4. Prepare rice mixture: Place uncooked rice, sultanas or raisins, and cinnamon into the greased casserole dish. Pour the simmered milk mixture over and give it a brief stir to combine evenly.
5. Bake the pudding: Cover the dish with a lid or foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes to prevent rice from settling and forming a crust on the bottom.
6. Add cream and stir: Remove the dish from the oven and stir in the heavy cream (or a bit of butter). The pudding will appear slightly watery at this point but it will thicken quickly.
7. Serve: Enjoy the pudding immediately, either plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish.

Notes

• Use medium grain white rice for the creamiest texture.
• Milk can be full fat or reduced fat; avoid boiling to maintain smoothness.
• Sultanas or raisins add a natural sweetness and texture contrast.
• Stirring regularly during baking prevents rice from sticking to the base and helps even cooking.
• The pudding is best served immediately as it thickens on cooling.
• Optional topping with vanilla ice cream elevates this classic dessert.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: rice pudding, cinnamon rice pudding, creamy dessert, baked rice pudding, easy dessert, classic rice pudding, cinnamon dessert