Rice Pudding with Sweetened Condensed Milk

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A comforting dessert made with simple ingredients. Creamy Rice Pudding with Sweetened Condensed Milk is like a warm hug in a bowl.

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Rice Pudding with Condensed Milk

My love for rice pudding goes way back to the days of Elementary School where the lunch ladies made large pots of the stuff.

Those lunch ladies were so nice. They offered it to us kids with or without raisins and they let us sprinkle on our own cinnamon.

God love lunch ladies. This classic treat was magic from the stove top.

Seriously, I loved this creamy dessert as a kid. As an adult, I kind of forgot about rice pudding. My life has been incomplete. Until I started making this easy recipe.

Adding Sweetened Condensed Milk to Rice Pudding

Do you have a can of sweetened condensed milk in the pantry that needs a purpose? Let its existence be your sign to make this Rice Pudding with Sweetened Condensed Milk.

The ubiquitous can of sweetened condensed milk can turn a classic rice pudding recipe into something even more spectacular: Mexican Arroz Con Leche.

Sweetened condensed milk brings an unrivaled creaminess and a sweet, milky flavor to rice pudding.

As a self-professed lover of rice pudding. I have to say, this lowly canned milk with sugar makes a delicious dessert using minimal ingredients.

Tell me I'm wrong after you make it, but I swear it puts me in the mind of the first time I ever had homemade Horchata. Life-changing.

The perfect comfort food for my sweet tooth.

Top Tips

My favorite rice to use for rice pudding is long-grain white rice. It has the starch needed to make a creamy rice pudding.
To keep rice pudding from burning and sticking be sure to stir constantly after adding the sweetened condensed milk and use a thick-bottomed saucepan.
Use leftover cooked white rice to make delicious rice pudding even easier.

Ingredients

Water - Follow the directions on your rice for amounts.
Long Grain White Rice - or use basmati rice, brown rice, Jasmine rice, etc. If using instant rice, your initial cook time will reduce according to the package. Or if you have leftover rice, turn it into a delicious dessert.
Sweetened Condensed Milk - NOT evaporated milk. This one has been sweetened with sugar
Kosher Salt - helps to balance the sweetness
Whole Milk - feel free to use milk alternatives such as coconut milk, almond milk, etc.
Egg, beaten - thickens and brings richness. But be sure to follow the directions so you don't scramble the egg
Vanilla Extract - brings warm flavor
Butter - brings a nice creaminess and texture
Golden Raisins - Regular raisins, dried cranberries, or any dried fruit you like are also tasty
Ground Cinnamon and/or Nutmeg - brings a warm flavor
Optional Stir-Ins - cocoa powder, chocolate chips, pecans, fresh fruit, etc.

How to Make Rice Pudding with Sweetened Condensed Milk

Cook your favorite rice in a heavy bottomed pot with a tight fitting lid.

When rice is tender and all the water has been absorbed, add the sweetened condensed milk, salt, and raisins. Cook and stir over medium heat until thick and creamy. Be sure to stir constantly to keep it from scotching.

In a small bowl, add beaten egg to the whole milk.

Remove the pot of rice from heat and stir in the egg/milk mixture.

Then return to cook on medium-low heat for 2 minutes more until thickened to your liking. Add a splash of milk if it gets too thick.

Add vanilla, butter, and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to taste.

I like to serve in little individual bowls warm. The individual servings makes a simple dessert seem even more special.

adding raisins to rice mixture for rice pudding with sweetened condensed milk.

FAQ

How Do I Serve Rice Pudding?

I love rice pudding warm or room temperature. But I'll sure eat it cold, too. Regardless, I prefer it with a sprinkling of cinnamon and/or nutmeg on top.

How to Store Rice Pudding

Place pudding in a shallow airtight container, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Can Rice Pudding be Frozen?

Yes, to freeze rice pudding spoon the pudding into freezer bags. Leaving a space at the top of the bag to allow for expansion. Lay flat in the freezer until frozen the stack to save space. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or in the microwave using the defrost setting.

Instant Pot Rice Pudding

Use your Instant Pot to cook your rice perfectly. Then proceed with the recipe right in the Instant Pot using the cook/sear setting.

Chocolate Rice Pudding

Stir in 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder with the sweetened condensed milk for a fantastic chocolate rice pudding.

My Family's Other Favorite Cozy Desserts

🍓🍌Strawberry Banana Pudding Cups is another creamy pudding dessert that's a favorite on the farm.
🍫 If you want some other great cakes to consider check out one of my favorites, Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Filling.
🍋 If chocolate isn't what you're hankering for right now, maybe a sweet and tangy Lemon Jello Cake is what you're after
🫐 🍌 or Blueberry Banana Bread for something a bit more fruity.
🍑 Or fruity Crock Pot Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix--for an easy peach dump cake variation.

⏰ And if you just can't wait that long... Oreo Mug Cake, Chocolate Chip Mug Cake, and Hot Chocolate Mug Cake can satisfy your sweet tooth in mere minutes.

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Chuckie Hessong