Rice Pudding recipe that will bring you back to childhood memories, that is if you like rich, thick, creamy deli style rice pudding.
Ever since I was young, rice pudding has been a favorite of mine.
I felt like the luckiest kid on earth when I’d get home from school and there would be a huge bowl of homemade rice pudding, just waiting for me. It was all for me, right?
I ‘d ask how much am I allowed to have. I always hoped the answer was going to be, as much as you want. I would have eaten rice pudding for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
. Who and I kidding, I still would, except I’m still working off all the winter comfort foods (and baked goods from Christmas).
Since we were all gathering for a wonderful family meal with my parents yesterday. I thought it would be the perfect time to make my mom’s rice pudding. Glad to tell you it passed her with flying colors!
There was the only amount of rice pudding leftover.
Hmmm… what’s a girl to do? I took out two spoons and planned on sharing.
Only once I ate half, I couldn’t resist and had to eat the other half.
Shhh… don’t tell.
Maybe no one will notice it’s all gone.
It’s a shame really. Guess I’ll just have to go shopping buy a new pair of pants, stretchy ones and make another batch. It is that delicious!
This is my mom’s rice pudding recipe.
I think she has the most beautiful handwriting!
And this recipe for rice pudding is SO DELICIOUS!
To me, this is the epitome of comfort food!
It all starts with milk and rice and some salt, lots of stirring, but really worth it!
once the rice it tender
combine the remaining ingredients
turn the temperature to low and slowly add the egg mixture to the rice mixture while stirring.
Once it’s all combined and heated throughout, pour it into a large casserole dish and sprinkle on some nutmeg and chill the rice pudding, but certainly have a bowl or two just to make sure it’s perfect. I did!
You could chill it in individual dishes, I scooped it out and served it with jelly beans for Easter the next day. The kids love it!
top with cinnamon or nutmeg!
Deliciousness!
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 8 cups gallon whole milk (not low fat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs (in a medium bowl)
- 2 cups evaporated milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- optional: 1 cup raisins (If you want to add them, I do not prefer raisins but lots of people do)
- top with ground nutmeg, or cinnamon
- In a 4 quart pot combine rice, milk, and salt.
- Cook on medium heat for approximately 30 minutes or longer until rice is tender.
- Stir often about every 2 minutes with a wooden spoon/spatula.
- Milk will NOT be all absorbed.
- If desired add 1 cup raisins, cook for 5 minutes ( I do not prefer raisins but lots of people do)
- In a large bowl add the 4 eggs, whisk them well, then add the evaporated milk, sugar, and vanilla.
- Add the rice mixture to the egg mixture.
- Turn heat down lower stirring constantly for 3 more minutes.
- Pour into 2.5 quart serving dish or individual glasses and top with nutmeg.
- I prefer rice pudding served chilled.
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Cookbook Queen says
Rice Pudding is one of my most favorite things in the whole universe!! This looks amazing!! 🙂
Diane says
Thanks Kristan, it’s so much fun making old favorites.
sippitysup says
That is my mom’s recipe for rice pudding too! Are we long lost siblings?? GREG
Diane says
could be 🙂
Paula says
Hard to believe, but I’m a rice pudding virgin (actually I’m a virgin on so many food levels LOL) Looks wonderful and I see the heart!
Diane says
Paula, you have me laughing!!! I’d try to describe this to you, but most likely make it sound funny. Tastes like custard. There is a Mexican drink called Horchata that tastes just like rice pudding 🙂 see I’m really no help, I live close to Mexico, not you. It took me all morning to come up with that photo, the whole time it was missing the heart. You are so inspiring! I think I’m going to add a heart to more of my recipes 🙂
Barbara Bakes says
The perfect comfort food. How great to have your Mom’s recipe. Love the jelly bean idea.
Deb @ San Diego Momma says
I LOVE RICE PUDDING!
My best friend’s granny used to make it for us and I still have her handwritten recipe around here somewhere…
Still have yet to make it for my kids.
sweetsugarbelle says
This is GORGEOUS! I LOVE LOVE LOVE rice pudding. heck, I love all desserts, and it shows!!! Great recipe! PS- my Nanny’s recipes are some of my most prized possesions. I LOVE seeing her writing and notes…
paddleattachment says
Yum! Rice pudding is a favorite from my childhood too. We had a more impromptu recipe made with leftover rice from dinner, milk, sugar, raisins and cinnamon, to taste. This looks so good and worth the condensed milk calories! (: Also, I agree, your Mom’s handwriting is lovely.
Katherine says
Oh BIG YUM, this brings back sweet memories. My darling Mum used to make this for us. Hugs!!!
Katherine says
P.S> I added your blog button to my blog love page!
Alli says
I have never liked rice pudding but, yours just looks so homey and comforting that I want to pull out a spoon and just dig in. I also just love your adorable cherry measuring cup and cute spoons. Those would make me want to get in the kitchen and play.
Holly says
So super cute with the little heart! 😀
Dallas says
Awe! The cinnamon heart is such a cute touch!
Mary @ Delightful Bitefuls says
These is something about rice pudding… so comforting! Love the added heart – looks great!
Jennifer says
I was just looking up rice pudding recipes. How fortunate that while checking out the attendees of Camp Blogaway I happen upon your most recent post which happens to be just what I’m craving. My computer screen must’ve been burning. Anyway, this looks delicious, and I can’t wait to try it. Also I’m looking forward to finally putting a face to a blog this weekend at Camp.
Raina says
Can you believe I have never had rice pudding? It sounds delicious and I have always wanted to try it. Thanks for sharing your mom’s recipe. Those tried and true recipes are the best ones:)
Michell @ Girl In Air says
I DO NOT like rice pudding…but you make it look and sound so YUMMY! Maybe I taste buds have changed….
On a side note…I’m plan on taking a bunch of recipe cards just like that and make a back splash in my kitchen with them…Cool right??
Audrey Ellen @ My Scene and Herd says
I love family recipes, looks so creamy and comforting.
Beverly says
Oh, that is going on my too try list! looks so yummy
Diane says
Let me know how it goes
Maria says
I’ve always loved rice pudding. Looks so good!
Diane says
It’s so much fun making an old favorite isn’t it. Have a great week!
Haniela says
Hello Diane, I’m trying to catch up on some blog surfing and I came across this post and I’m staying.
I love rice period, one of my favorite foods actually, I love alone, with cheese, in tomato soap and I adore rice pudding.
Your mom’s handwriting is perfect, really beautiful.
♥
Diane says
I am going to make it again this week. It went to fast. This time I’m not going to share it 🙂 I wish my handwriting was like my moms!
Diane says
I love rice too.
Basmati is one of my favorite types of rice. I think I’m going to try it in the rice pudding next.
Lana says
Love, love, love rice pudding! But we always made it with short-grain rice, similar to arborio in Serbia! I feel so guilty for not making it more often for my girls:(
Woman, I admire your energy – look at all those wonderful and so different photos!
Diane says
I love rice and will have to try that type too. My next batch I think will be Basmati rice :O
Jennifer (Savor) says
Now if I was always presented rice pudding with jmelly beans, I may enjoy it more 🙂
Diane says
Yes, a fun colorful addition!
Pamela says
Rice pudding is comfort food for me. Reminds me of my grandmother. You made the recipe seem easy. Love the way you served it, too. And of course the heart…and your cherry cups..and, and!
Followed you here from Tidy Mom
Blessings,
Pamela
Haniela says
This looks so delicious. I love rice pudding!
Rae H says
Can’t. Read. Handwriting.
Looks delicious though!
Diane says
I typed out the instructions the link to print them is here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fjm8dymchvVINf6Jq2gEo1SV6s-xXN9kTksW1ZTDS9M/edit?authkey=CKbnhckG&authkey=CKbnhckG