Jun 09 2026
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Mom's Rice Pudding Recipe

Inspired by The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - Aurora, CO
Time45m
Serves4

Vanilla - Cinnamon

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavorings

Toppings

Method

Cooking the Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    Rinse 1 cup of rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice with 4 cups of milk and 1 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Simmer

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking.

Making the Pudding

  1. 4

    Add Sugar and Flavorings

    After the rice is tender, stir in 3 tbs of sugar, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp of ground nutmeg. Mix well.

  2. 5

    Thicken the Pudding

    Continue to cook on low heat for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.

Serving

  1. 6

    Add Toppings

    Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of raisins and a cinnamon stick. For added texture, sprinkle in 0.5 cup of chopped nuts if desired.

  2. 7

    Cool and Serve

    Let the rice pudding cool for a few minutes before serving. Can be enjoyed warm or chilled.

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