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Easy Homemade Rice Pudding

Easy and delicious rice pudding!

Okay ladies (and gents, too) today I am sharing with you the most frugal dessert recipe you will ever find. Not to mention, it is delicious. We do our budget monthly, and it seems like almost every month by the last week I am completely out of money and we are eating out of the pantry. When this happens, sometimes on the weekend or date night or whatever, I will try to make a treat to liven up the party!  I love this recipe because I can almost guarantee that I will always have everything I need on hand, and the whole family loves it (even Nora)! So without further ado, my frugal dessert secret weapon…

Easy Homemade Rice Pudding Recipe:
2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Dump all of your ingredients into a sauce pan and mix together over medium low heat. Bring to a soft boil and stir constantly (to prevent burning). Cook for fifteen to twenty minutes, or until mixture is thickened. Let rice pudding cool a bit before serving. It is great served warm or cold. Right after we make it, we eat some warm. Then, the next day, we eat the leftovers strait from the fridge!
Here is a little video snippet to show you just how easy it is to throw together!
Doesn’t get easier or more budget friendly than that, right?
xoxo,
jessica
  • Michele

    Does it matter the type of rice you use? Long or short grain?

  • Elizabeth @ BlueClearSky

    I just made some tonight and I’m eating it warm. I added raisins. Hard to believe that this 48 year old mom from a large family has made it for the first time ever. Thanks for sharing.

  • Brandy

    Thank you for this recipe. It is just like my grandma used to make. Love it!!!

  • Valerie Larsen

    So I just made it exactly as the recipe said to and the flavor came out perfectly but I feel like my rice isn’t tender enough, even after absorbing the milk and cooking for 20-ish minutes. What would you suggest?

    • Hmm that is strange. I would maybe try adding like 1/4 cup more milk next time. However, it does soften up as it sits so if you put it in the fridge for a few hours I bet it would be perfect!

      • Valerie Larsen

        I just realized that I did put in a little more than 2 cups of rice but kept the amount of milk the same, so that might be it! Also, I was thinking I could adjust my water to rice ratio when I cook my rice to make it a bit softer in general?

        P.S. thanks for responding so quickly. Your guy’s blog is awesome!

        • Oh good idea on the water too, I’m sure that would help a lot! No problem at all, you are so sweet! I hope it works out better next time!

  • This recipe sounds great. I’m wonering what the results would be if I sub milk for almond milk to add an extra flavor?

  • Cathy Waldien Schmidt

    Opps you forgot the raisins!!! hhaha

  • Erica

    Just made this with my daughter – we had a blast and she got so excited! Thanks for helping us have a good time while being frugal and fun!

  • Sam D

    Hi Ive just made this and was wondering if it can be frozen after its made? i was thinking of putting it in baking cups to freeze for the kids for school….woops better go Master 2 is tugging at my leg for.. MORE MUMMY MORE!! LOL

    • Haha hooray!! I’m so glad they love it! I have never tried freezing before so I’m not sure, but it sounds like a great idea! Let us know if you try it!

  • This recipe is delicious, and my 1 and 2 year old can help me make it which we all love!

  • Kristin

    Just finished making this. It’s still hot on the stove. :) I doubled the recipe and ended up cooking it for 45 mins. My wrist hurts from all that stirring, but it was worth it. Thanks!

  • Trina

    Dang that looks so yummy! I’m so going to make this :)

  • Stephanie Mitchell

    Made this for breakfast this morning, and it was fantastic! And I can attest to the “easy” part of the title–I made it with 1 hand while holding my sicky 2-year old :) Thanks!

  • Kristyn

    I probably sound really silly, but the ingredients say 2 cups cooked white rice, so I cook the rice first then add the other ingredients and follow the cooking instructions? lol That’s what it says so that’s probably exactly what you mean, just checking! (cooking newb lol)

    • Yes, you cook the rice first! We usually make this with leftover rice we have in the fridge from dinner the night before, but you can definitely just make rice and use it! No dumb questions!! Good luck 😊