Christmas Rice Pudding

A creamy, comforting rice pudding made with Arborio rice, whole milk, and cinnamon, perfect for the holiday season. This traditional dessert is slowly simmered until thick and creamy.

6 servings
1 hr

Ingredients

  • cups short-grain white rice
  • cups water
  • 1 piece cinnamon stick
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 quart whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • accompaniments

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring rice, water, cinnamon stick, and salt to a simmer in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot, then reduce heat to low and gently simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Add 2 cups milk with sugar and cream and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until rice has absorbed most of milk but is still creamy, about 10 minutes. Add 1 cup milk and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Stir in remaining cup milk and simmer, stirring constantly, until rice is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

    35 min

  3. 3.

    Remove from heat and cover, then let stand 15 minutes. Serve warm.

    15 min