Homemade Caramel Rice Pudding (creamy & delicious!)
Caramel rice pudding is a creamy, comforting dessert made with simple ingredients. Perfect for serving warm or chilled, it’s a great make-ahead dessert for family meals, dinner parties, or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 1/3 cups milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup uncooked short-grain white rice
- Fresh lemon zest
- 1 stick of cinnamon
Instructions
- In a deep saucepan, boil half the milk (4 cups) and sugar over low heat until it's reduced by more than half and begins to take on a caramel color. About 15/ 20minutes.
- In another deep saucepan, boil the remaining milk with the rice, lemon zest, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring constantly to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- When the rice absorbs all the milk, add the one with caramel. Continue cooking until the rice is tender and creamy.
- Let cool or serve immediately with your favorite topping. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Notes
It's normal that when the rice pudding cools, it absorbs part of the liquid, and the texture becomes more compact. Add a little more milk and mix until it is creamy again.
Serve the rice pudding immediately, or let it cool at room temperature. Keep the dessert covered in your fridge for about 3 days.