Description
This creamy rice pudding with cinnamon and raisins is cozy, comforting, and perfectly sweet. Tender rice simmers in milk until velvety and rich, with warm cinnamon and juicy raisins for the easiest nostalgic dessert — delicious warm or chilled!
Ingredients
¾ cup medium-grain white rice
2 cups water
4 cups whole milk (or 2% milk)
⅓–½ cup granulated sugar (to taste)
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for garnish)
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup raisins
1 tbsp butter (optional, extra richness)
Instructions
1. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
2. Stir in rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 15–18 minutes until most of the water is absorbed.
3. Add milk, sugar, and salt to the pot. Stir well.
4. Cook over medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and rice becomes creamy and tender.
5. Stir in cinnamon, vanilla extract, raisins, and butter (if using). Cook 2–3 more minutes until fully heated.
6. Remove from heat — pudding will thicken further as it cools.
7. Serve warm or chilled with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to taste depending on serving style.
For extra creaminess, stir in heavy cream at the end.
If pudding thickens too much, add a splash of milk before serving.
Swap raisins for cranberries, apricots, or leave them out.
Amazing with whipped cream, honey drizzle, or nutmeg dusting.