Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSamos RestaurantHomemade Rice Pudding Recipe

Homemade Rice Pudding Recipe

Inspired by Samos Restaurant
Time1h 10m
Serves6

Make Homemade Rice Pudding Recipe in just 1h 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Toppings

Method

Cooking the Rice

  1. 1

    Prepare the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add the Arborio rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

Making the Pudding

  1. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large saucepan, combine the cooked Arborio rice, 4 cups of milk, 1 cup of sugar, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Stir well.

  2. 3

    Cook the Mixture

    Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 4

    Add Eggs

    In a separate bowl, beat the 2 large eggs. Gradually temper the eggs by adding a small amount of the hot rice mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly. Once tempered, pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan, stirring continuously.

  4. 5

    Thicken the Pudding

    Continue to cook the pudding on low heat for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency. Stir in 1 tsp of ground cinnamon.

Serving the Pudding

  1. 6

    Prepare for Serving

    Remove the pudding from the heat and let it cool slightly before serving. If desired, you can add optional toppings such as raisins, ground nutmeg, or chopped nuts.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Spoon the rice pudding into serving dishes and enjoy warm or chilled.

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