Stove Top Rice Pudding from Leftover Rice
Transform your leftover rice into a comforting dessert with this creamy Stove Top Rice Pudding recipe. Perfect for reducing food waste, this easy stovetop method combines cooked white or jasmine rice with rich whole milk, a touch of sugar, and warm vanilla for a nostalgic treat. Infused with aromatic cinnamon and studded with plump raisins, this pudding is simmered to perfection in just 25 minutes. A swirl of melted butter adds velvety richness, while its customizable sweetness lets you tailor the flavor to your liking. Serve it warm for a cozy indulgence or chilled for a refreshing dessert—even better, it’s ready with just a handful of pantry staples.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
- 2.5 cups whole milk
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups raisins
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the cooked rice, whole milk, and granulated sugar.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy.
Step 4
Stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, raisins, and a pinch of salt. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring to fully incorporate the ingredients and allow the raisins to plump up.
Step 5
Turn off the heat and stir in the unsalted butter until melted and fully blended.
Step 6
Taste and adjust sweetness or cinnamon level if desired.
Step 7
Serve warm or transfer the pudding to a container, allow it to cool, then refrigerate for a chilled version.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1159.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1439.0 |
| Total Fat 32.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 104.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 399.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 256.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 132.5g | |
| Protein 32.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 268.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 856.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1667.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories