If you love Rice Pudding then you’ll love this easy stovetop rice pudding recipe – it’s a great way to use up leftover cooked rice!
Okay ladies (and gents, too) today I am sharing with you the most frugal dessert recipe you will ever find. This 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!
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!
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!
Not only that, but it tastes AMAZING. Honestly, I like the taste of using cooked rice better, if I notice a difference at all!
Which kind of rice is best for rice pudding?
Another frequently asked question I get is which kind of rice is the best to use to make this easy 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 super prefer for this recipe is brown rice or wild rice.
EASY HOMEMADE RICE PUDDING:
Easy Rice Pudding
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.
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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!
Check out these other easy pudding recipes too:
Chocolate Rice Pudding
Easy Lemon Pudding Cheesecake
Creamsicle Fluff
Oreo Fluff
Pistachio Fluff Salad
I just made this and my partner and I are foodgasming. It’s F-ing delicious. I did make some slight edits, I used 2 Tbsn of maple syrup instead of sugar and I used half cows milk, half Almond/Coconut milk.
I generally don’t do any cooking/baking/kitchen domain stuff because I am generally too lazy so this is fast and amazing, it got me hooked.
I’ve already pinned the recipe to the fridge.
Oh my gosh Makensi you totally made my day! I’m glad you loved it as much as we do! Thanks for coming back to let us know! Also, your edits sound fantastic.
I had some left over rice from dinner and wanted something sweet. This was a PERECT choice. My boyfriend doesn’t care for rice pudding, but he loved it! So simple and good!
Is it supposed to come out kind of clumpy? Mine isn’t very pudding-like…though to be fair, I am brand-new to cooking, so I very well could have f-ed it up LOL
I prefer an egg yolk whipped through when milk absorbed take off element then fold thru stiff beaten egg white. Let set. My girls loved it. Much better than on oven and quicker.
Egg, me to but I tripled the sugar, Cinnamon,and vanilla. It was awesome. Guess it’s just preference tho.
Can it be made using coconut milk or almond milk? Most of my family can’t tolerate dairy but I really want to make this
I’ve never tried it that way, but I think the best thing to do is try it with your favorite almond milk and see! We’d love to hear how it goes if you do! :)
I tried it with almond milk and it worked great!
Yay! That is so great to hear!
I love raisins, how much can I add to the rum recipe?
I made this tonight just To try it before I make a big batch. I’ve never made rice pudding before. It turned out so So good.
How big are your servings when you SAY it serves 8? I need To feed 30. BUt I know I won’t give each person a lot. I’m putting it in little cups. Would tripling it be good?
Yes, I think that should be plenty!! I’m so glad you loved it! Let us know how it goes!
Best rice pudding ever!!!
Yay! SO glad you loved it!
This homemade version is so good! Never buying store bought again!
So glad you’re with me! Thanks Sabrina!
Looks so perfect! Definitely a must try!
I love rice pudding but I just don’t make it that often. Thanks for showing a great simple recipe, time to start making this more!
You are so welcome! Thanks Billy!
Rice pudding is perfect for those cool nights! The hint of cinnamon makes it’s so comforting!
Yes! It is my favorite in the winter months! Thanks Kristyn!
I love rice pudding and had no idea how easy it is to make. I will be making this soon. It’s one of my favorite childhood memories.
Aw yay! I’m so glad! You’ll love it :)
My mom is a big fan of rice pudding! I’ll have to make this treat for her soon! thanks for the recipe
You are so welcome!
This is a perfect rice pudding recipe when you need a recipe with no eggs. So creamy and delicious!
So true! Thank you Kara!
I’ve always wanted to make rice pudding. Totally pinning this!
Yay! It is so easy and yummy, you’ll love it!
The directions are all over the page with different ads. They were easy to follow up until recently.
I am goIn to tRy but i have one question is it really cReamy i dint want watery pudding
Yes it’s definitely NOT watery!