How to Make Rice Pudding | The Basics | QVC

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.

Choose medium grain rice for creaminess.

Use a relatively big non-stick pan with a lid.

Add milk to the pan; use a four or five to one ratio of dairy to rice for raw rice.

Turn on the heat and bring the milk to a simmer, stirring to combine.

Once simmering, reduce heat to the lowest setting and cover the pan with a lid.

Stir the rice pudding every three to five minutes to ensure it doesn't stick and check liquid levels.

If needed, add more milk or cream to maintain consistency.

Cook for thirty-five to forty minutes, stirring regularly.

Add bourbon soaked raisins after straining out the bourbon.

Stir in vanilla extract for flavor.

Adjust consistency with a little heavy cream if desired.

Taste to ensure the rice pudding is creamy and tender.

Remove any cinnamon sticks before serving.

Garnish with ground cinnamon before serving.

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