Easy Rice Pudding Recipe

Easy rice pudding topped with stewed plums.

5 from 1 vote

This easy rice pudding recipe is one I grew up with in Germany. Simply combine rice with milk, vanilla bean, sugar, and a little butter, then let it simmer and thicken. I love to top my Milchreis (that's what we call it in Germany) with cinnamon sugar, warm cinnamon apple sauce, or hot cherries for a warming afternoon treat, dessert, or even a meal!

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Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: German

Keyword: dairy-free rice pudding, easy rice pudding, german rice pudding, rice pudding recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 250kcal

Author: Author: Sophie Sadler

Equipment

Ingredients

Rice Pudding

1 ¼ liter milk I use whole or 2% milk. You could use a dairy-free alternative as well.
250 grams round-grain rice like Arborio
50 grams sugar
15 grams butter
1 vanilla bean half and scrape out seeds; use both pods and seeds for recipe

Toppings

cinnamon sugar optional, other popular toppings are warm cinnamon apples, apple sauce, or warm cherries.

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

On medium high, melt butter in a large pot, then add the washed rice for 1 to 2 minutes.
15 grams butter, 250 grams round-grain rice
Add the milk, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds and pods (or vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract). Combine with a spoon bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
1 ¼ liter milk, 50 grams sugar, 1 vanilla bean
Once boiling, set to low, and cover with a lid.
Let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
The rice pudding is now ready to eat and can be served warm or cold. I love topping mine with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar or hot cinnamon apples or hot cherries (you could use warm pie filling if you like it sweeter).
cinnamon sugar

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Notes

Makes 8 servings if served as dessert, or 4 servings if served as a meal.

To make your rice pudding dairy free, simply replace the cow's milk with your favorite dairy-free milk. You may need to add more sugar to replace the natural sugar in milk, depending on the type of milk you use.

Be creative when it comes to the toppings. You could even sprinkle with some mini chocolate chips or fresh berries.

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