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Easy Rice Pudding (with Leftover Rice)


  • Author: emma
  • Total Time: 16 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A comforting and easy dessert made with leftover cooked rice, milk, and vanilla, perfect for cozy evenings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Cinnamon for topping
  • Fresh fruit (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine the cooked rice, milk, and vanilla in a medium saucepan.
  2. Stir the mixture over low heat for 5-6 minutes until almost all the milk is absorbed.
  3. Cover the saucepan and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  4. Serve warm or chilled, topped with cinnamon and fresh fruit.

Notes

For a thicker pudding, mix in cornstarch with milk at the start. Adjust sweetness with honey or sugar to taste.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: rice pudding, dessert, easy recipe, leftover rice, creamy pudding