Christmas Rice Pudding

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups short-grain white rice such as Arborio
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon stick
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 qt whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Bring rice, water, cinnamon stick, and salt to a simmer in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot, then reduce heat to low and gently simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Add 2 cups milk with sugar and cream and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until rice has absorbed most of milk but is still creamy, about 10 minutes. Add 1 cup milk and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Stir in remaining cup milk and simmer, stirring constantly, until rice is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and cover, then let stand 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

301 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.5g 9% DV
Total Fat 12g 15% DV
Carbs 44.4g 16% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 12.2g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9779mg 100% DV
Potassium 170mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 29.8mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 149.8mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 13.1mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 134.3mg 10% DV
Iron 2.8mg 16% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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