Creamy Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding

This homemade rice pudding is the ultimate comfort dessert — creamy, lightly sweet, and warmly spiced. Made with pantry staples, it’s simple enough for weeknights yet nostalgic enough to bring back memories of family kitchens and cozy evenings.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk

  • ½ cup uncooked white rice

  • Pinch of salt

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • ½ cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)

  • Raisins or nutmeg, for topping (optional)

How to Make It