Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 30 mins | Servings: 6
Nutrition & WW SmartPoints (Per Serving)
WW SmartPoints: 7 Points
Protein: 8g
Net Carbs: 36g
Fat: 8g
Calories: 255 kcal
Description
Rich, velvety, and infused with warm aromatic spices, this Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding is pure stovetop comfort food in a bowl. Tender long-grain rice simmers slowly in whole milk before being enriched with tempered eggs, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg for an ultra-creamy custard finish.
Anti-Inflammatory Highlights
Ceylon Cinnamon & Nutmeg: Packed with protective polyphenols and cinnamaldehyde that help combat cellular oxidative stress and support healthy blood sugar balance.
Whole Milk & Eggs: Provide bioavailable protein, calcium, vitamin D, and choline to support bone strength, muscle repair, and cognitive wellness.
Ingredients
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
4 cups whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon butter
Ground cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Simmer the Rice & Milk: In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the long-grain white rice, whole milk, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently so the milk does not scorch, until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened.
2. Temper the Eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk the 2 large eggs until smooth. Slowly ladle about 1/2 cup of the hot rice-milk mixture into the eggs while whisking constantly so the eggs warm up gently without scrambling.
3. Thicken the Pudding: Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan along with the optional raisins. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously, for 2 to 3 minutes until the pudding becomes thick, rich, and custard-like (do not let it boil).
4. Add Butter & Spices: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until the butter is melted and fully incorporated.
5. Garnish & Serve: Spoon into serving bowls, dust the tops with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, and serve warm or chilled!