Creamy Rice Pudding

Dive into a bowl of bliss with creamy rice pudding, where tender grains of rice are enveloped in velvety whole milk, and each spoonful is a warm hug infused with the aromatic dance of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

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Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup long-grain white rice
• 4 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cup sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 cup toasted almonds

Instructions

1. Combine rice, milk, sugar, and salt in a medium-sized saucepan.
2. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
3. Simmer the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the pudding is thick and creamy, about 30 minutes.
4. Add vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to the pudding and stir to combine.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the pudding cool slightly before serving.
6. Serve the rice pudding warm or refrigerate it to serve cold later.
7. Optional: Top with toasted almonds before serving for added texture and flavor.