Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Creamy, Cozy Rice Pudding with a Caramelized Top
This Old Fashioned Rice Pudding is rich, creamy, and comforting with tender rice cooked slowly in milk. The brown sugar and butter topping creates a golden, lightly caramelized crust that makes it even better.
Perfect for dessert, breakfast, or a cozy treat on a cold day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
How to Make Rice Pudding
1. Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan add:
- Rice
- Milk
- Sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla
- Salt
Stir well.
2. Bring to a Gentle Boil
Cook over medium heat.
Stir often.
3. Simmer
Reduce heat to low.
Cook uncovered for 60–90 minutes.
Rice should be soft and creamy.
4. Transfer to Dish
Pour into baking dish or ramekins.
5. Add Topping
Sprinkle brown sugar over top.
Dot with butter.
6. Broil
Broil 2–4 minutes until golden.
Watch carefully.
7. Rest and Serve
Let sit 5 minutes.
Serve warm or chilled.
Tips
- Add 1/4 cup extra warm milk if too thick.
- Sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg on top.
- Raisins can be stirred in during the last 15 minutes.
Final Thoughts
This is the kind of dessert that feels like home.
Creamy rice pudding with that buttery brown sugar crust is simple, old-fashioned, and impossible to stop eating.
