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Easy Homemade Rice Pudding

Home » Recipes » Dessert » Easy Homemade Rice Pudding

Published April 13, 2020 Last Updated September 24, 2022 / By Jessica 131 Comments

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If you love homemade Rice Pudding then you’ll love this easy stovetop rice pudding recipe – it’s a great way to use up leftover cooked rice!

two cups of rice pudding by two spoons and a blue tea towel

Okay ladies (and gents, too) today I am sharing with you the most frugal dessert recipe you will ever find. This homemade rice pudding is as easy as 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!

Easy Rice Pudding

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 our pickiest kids! If you need a quick and easy rice pudding recipe, look no further, I guarantee you can’t beat this one! 

If you like this recipe you might also like our easy Chocolate Rice Pudding, or our four ingredient Saltine Toffee. In the summer, our Homemade Blackberry Ice Cream cannot be beat. Or you can find all our yummy dessert recipes here! 

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Rice Pudding Recipe

To tell you the truth, I like this recipe way better than store bought or restaurant varieties! Let’s jump right in by answering some of your most frequently asked questions! 

How to Make Rice Pudding

Making rice pudding from home is so easy! All you need is fifteen minutes and a few ingredients! Oh, and did I mention only one pan?! 

collage image of how to make rice pudding step by step

Top Left – If you aren’t using leftover rice, cook your rice and add it to a medium sized pot. 

Top Right – Add in your milk, sugar, butter, vanilla and cinnamon and stir to combine. 

Bottom Left – Bring to a soft boil and stir constantly (to prevent burning). Cook for fifteen to twenty minutes, or until mixture is thickened. 

Bottom Right – Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Sprinkle with more cinnamon, if desired. 

It’s that easy! 

Can you make this recipe with cooked rice?

I have been shocked how many people have asked me if you can make rice pudding with cooked rice, and the answer is an absolute YES! Using cooked rice eliminates waste by utilizing leftovers and eliminates valuable time you would spend slaving over a hot stove!

We typically make this with rice leftover from a previous dinner that week, like our slow cooker Tikka Masala or our Homemade Fried Rice. 

Which kind of rice is best?

I typically use regular long grain white rice because that is what I usually have on hand. That being said I have also used basmati, jasmine, arborio, and sushi rice and they all work super well! The only kind I use that I don’t prefer for this recipe is brown rice or wild rice.

Do you eat rice pudding warm or cold? 

It is honestly delicious served warm or cold! Right after we make it, we eat some warm. Then, the next day, we eat the leftovers straight from the fridge!

If you try this recipe and like it, we would love for you to leave us a positive rating and review! They mean so much to us! 

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Easy Rice Pudding With Cooked Rice

Easy Rice Pudding is the perfect use for all your leftover rice! Plus I guarantee you have everything you need in the pantry right now! 
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 147kcal
Author: Pretty Providence

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 TBS butter
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

Can you make rice pudding with cooked rice?

I have been shocked how many people have asked me if you can make rice pudding with cooked rice, and the answer is an absolute YES! Using cooked rice eliminates waste by utilizing leftovers and eliminates valuable time you would spend slaving over a hot stove!
We typically make this with rice leftover from a previous dinner that week, like our slow cooker Tikka Masala or our Homemade Fried Rice. 

Which kind of rice is best for rice pudding?

I typically use regular long grain white rice because that is what I usually have on hand. That being said I have also used basmati, jasmine, arborio, and sushi rice and they all work super well! The only kind I use that I don't prefer for this recipe is brown rice or wild rice.

Do you eat rice pudding warm or cold? 

It is honestly delicious served warm or cold! Right after we make it, we eat some warm. Then, the next day, we eat the leftovers straight from the fridge!

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 102mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

rice pudding on a white counter by some cinnamon and a blue tea towel

I hope you love this rice pudding recipe as much as we do! 
 
xo,
jessica-about-1
 
This recipe was originally published February 17, 2017 and has been updated with video, better photos and more detailed information. 
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  1. Jackie

    March 22, 2023 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious! I do have one question though. After putting in the fridge, we ended up digging in before it was fully cooked because we just couldn’t wait. Amazing! However, the next day when we ate the cold pudding the rice was a little harder. Is there any way to fix that or just eat it warm or slightly cooked? Definitely our go to!!

    Reply
    • Jackie

      March 22, 2023 at 12:21 pm

      Sorry, I meant fully cooled, not fully cooked! Lol

      Reply
    • Jessica

      March 29, 2023 at 2:10 pm

      You can reheat the cold rice pudding if you prefer it a little warmer or softer! I’m so glad you loved it :).

      Reply
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  3. Margaret

    January 29, 2023 at 7:40 am

    Mine has been boiling over 20 minutes and it’s not getting thicker, any ideas why?

    Reply
  4. Michaeline

    January 24, 2023 at 4:36 pm

    Do you measure the cooked rice for this recipe

    Reply
    • Jessica

      February 07, 2023 at 11:04 am

      Yes, it uses two cups of cooked rice!

      Reply
  5. Talina

    January 04, 2023 at 7:50 pm

    Can minute rice be used? Thank you

    Reply
    • Jessica

      January 06, 2023 at 3:32 pm

      Yes, you can, but your rice pudding will be a little bit mushier in texture. It will work best with minute rice if it has already been cooked and refrigerated (aka: leftover minute rice). Hope this helps!

      Reply
  6. Val

    November 28, 2022 at 2:37 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious 😋

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    • Jessica

      November 29, 2022 at 11:47 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  7. Mari

    November 24, 2022 at 7:05 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely love it! Thank you for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      November 29, 2022 at 11:48 am

      I’m so glad! Thanks Mari :)

      Reply
  8. Joelle

    November 17, 2022 at 3:48 pm

    4 stars
    Super easy and delicious!

    I had leftover rice from Chinese food so I decided to make rice pudding. I followed your ingredient list, but instead of cinnamon, I added the zest of one large navel orange and 1/8 tsp of orange oil. Fantastic!

    Will definitely make this again

    Reply
  9. Kelly Disher

    September 26, 2022 at 5:44 pm

    5 stars
    This Recipe is so easy.
    I altered it by adding 1/3 cup of Brown Sugar along with the White Sugar and Rasins.
    I like it on the Sweeter side.
    It was Delicious!

    Reply
  10. Alice

    August 16, 2022 at 3:47 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! Better than store bought.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 23, 2022 at 12:08 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  11. Brenda

    July 29, 2022 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars
    Made this with leftover rice from last night. It was easy and oh so good. Hubby really liked it too. Thanks for the recipe! 👍

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 11, 2022 at 11:23 am

      Yay I am so glad you both enjoyed! Thanks for letting us know!

      Reply
      • Jordan Greene

        November 11, 2022 at 2:32 am

        5 stars
        Yummy!!
        I had a lot of leftover rice, so i made a double batch. Two add-in ingredients: 1 c. white raisins and 1/2 tsp. nutmeg. (Measurements here for double recipe. Did I say “YUMMMM!”

      • Sarah

        November 15, 2022 at 3:25 pm

        So glad you liked it!!!

      • Shauna Collins

        January 13, 2023 at 8:25 am

        5 stars
        Super easy recipe. And very delicious. Thank you

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