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Stovetop Rice Pudding

April 6, 2022

By simmerandsagePublished: April 6th, 2022Updated: October 18th, 2022
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Rice pudding is, was and will forever be one of my favorite desserts. It’s decidedly un-fancy but still so indulgent and rewarding. There is something so simple and wholesome about this Stovetop Rice Pudding. It’s creamy, just sweet enough and so very satisfying. And bonus – it’s naturally gluten free and egg free!

Stovetop Rice Pudding in a stemless wine glass, garnished with cinnamon sticks

What’s in stovetop rice pudding

There are just five simple ingredients in this Stovetop Rice Pudding:

  • milk
  • rice
  • sugar
  • orange juice
  • vanilla extract

There are plenty of recipes out there that call for eggs. In fact, my original recipe did too. But guess what – you don’t need ’em! I have found that deleting eggs from this recipe had zero effect on the flavor or consistency.

Rice Pudding in a gold spoon, topped with cinnamon

Also, go for whole milk in this recipe. I haven’t tested it with a lower fat milk, so I can’t speak to the results you’d have.

What’s the best rice for rice pudding?

This pudding gets its creaminess largely from the starch produced by the rice. There are different schools of thought on the type of rice to use. Shorter grain rice like arborio rice or sushi rice will produce the most starch. Arborio rice is what makes dishes like risotto so rich and creamy. And sushi rice is especially sticky, all due to the shorter grain.

Stovetop Rice Pudding on a gold spoon

But a sticky pudding isn’t what we’re going for here, so we’re using extra long grain rice for this recipe. It’s still going to be starchy, like any other rice variety. But using a longer grain will help to avoid a clumpy, overly sticky pudding. We’re going for creamy here, people.

How to make this pudding

Making this Stovetop Rice Pudding only requires a few minutes of hands-on effort. Just bring the milk, rice and sugar to a boil in a big pot. Then, reduce it down to a simmer and leave it alone! I like to check on it from time to time just to give it a stir. It’s pretty satisfying to watch the rice absorb the milk and become creamier.

After about an hour or two, the pudding will reach the perfect consistency. Then, take it off the heat and stir in the vanilla and orange juice.

Stovetop Rice Pudding in a glass serving dish with star anise and cinnamon sticks

How to serve Stovetop Rice Pudding

Once the pudding is done, it is traditional to pour it into a casserole dish and top it with cinnamon. Another idea is to spoon it into individual ramekins. Personally, I love to serve rice pudding in fun glasses like martini or stemless wine glasses. Always with a generous dusting of cinnamon.

You can serve it warm or cold. I love it both ways, but I usually opt for cold. And this recipe will make a lot, so you can half the recipe or freeze some for later.

When you make this Stovetop Rice Pudding, I’d love to hear about it! Drop a rating or leave a comment below. Enjoy!

For more gluten free desserts, try these:

  • Chai Spice Creme Brulee
  • Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Swirled Cream
  • Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

For more old fashioned recipes, try these:

  • Cherry Plum Upside Down Cake
  • Mom’s Sweet & Sour Meatballs
  • Pesto Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Rice Pudding | Simmer & Sage

Stovetop Rice Pudding

A simple and wholesome dessert made the old-fashioned way and topped with extra cinnamon.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 gallon whole milk
  • 1 lb. extra long grain rice
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp. vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Combine rice, milk and sugar in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and cover, stirring occasionally. Allow to cook until it reaches a creamy consistency, 1-2 hours.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the orange juice and vanilla extract.
  • Cool before serving. Store in the refrigerator.
Keyword dessert, easy, gluten free
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  1. Avatar for SharleneSharlene says

    April 23, 2022 at 12:38 pm

    Please, Please
    Bring the ingredients down
    Like in cups…not gallons
    For a smaller amount

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    • Avatar for simmerandsagesimmerandsage says

      April 23, 2022 at 3:22 pm

      Sure! Simply half the recipe: 1/2 gallon of milk (8 cups), 1/2 lb. of rice, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup OJ, 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract. Enjoy!

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