BEST Way to Make Rice Pudding

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is often more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar can be less expensive.

Put 1 cup of Arborio rice in a medium pot.

Add enough water to cover the rice and bring it to a boil.

Once boiling, cover the pot and reduce heat to medium; set a timer for 15 minutes to cook until al dente.

After 15 minutes, check the rice; it should be al dente and not fully cooked.

Add 4 cups of whole milk, white sugar, a pinch of salt, and vanilla extract to the pot with the rice.

Stir well to combine all ingredients, ensuring to mix the rice from the bottom of the pot.

Increase heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a light simmer, stirring every minute to prevent sticking.

Once bubbles form on top, reduce heat to medium and maintain a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring often.

When the mixture thickens but is still a bit soupy, remove it from heat; it will thicken more as it cools.

Transfer the rice pudding to a serving dish to cool down or serve hot.

If desired, add in rehydrated raisins and cinnamon for extra flavor, then mix well.

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