Rice Pudding
Learn how to make stovetop rice pudding without eggs using our simple to follow recipe. Delicious rice pudding made with pantry staples!
Rice pudding has to be one of my favorite childhood desserts. Now, it wasn’t something we made at home. Usually, I ate it when we went to eat at chain cafeteria restaurants. That’s right, chain cafeteria restaurants.
Places like Luby’s and Wyatt’s were popular when I was kid and we ate there from time to time.
Now, is this rice pudding as good as I remembered? I would say it’s even better! I adore this sweetened rice because it’s flavored with vanilla (one of my favorite spices).
Best of all, it’s made without eggs. Kim used Arborio rice to create this treat, so you know it’s creamy. It’s the same rice we use for our Mushroom risotto and Parmesan risotto.
Looking for other rice recipes? Give our Instant Pot brown rice and coconut jasmine rice recipes a try.
How to make stove top rice pudding without eggs?
First, place a large saucepan over medium heat. Pour in 4.5 cups of milk along with the heavy cream and sugar.
While stirring, heat the mixture until it begins to steam and the sugar has dissolved.
Next, stir in the rice and reduce the heat to low. Let the rice cook for about 60-minutes. However, you’ll need to stir the rice every 5-minutes or so to keep it from sticking.
Then, once the rice is tender and creamy, remove the pudding from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Last, just before serving, stir the remaining 1/2-cup of milk. Garnish with fresh ground cinnamon and serve.
That’s it, your stovetop rice pudding without eggs is done! Kim and I hope you enjoy it and wish you all the best 🙂
Recipe Tips
- Do NOT bring the cream and milk mixture to a boil or it will separate.
- For people interested in making no milk, no egg rice pudding, consider using cream of coconut in place of the heavy cream and coconut milk in place of the dairy milk.
- Keep an eye on the dessert as it cooks. Similar to working with risotto, you don’t want to leave this dish unattended. Otherwise, it could stick and burn.
- The use of raisins in this recipe is optional. If you want them plump and softened, then I recommend adding them at the beginning to give the fruit time to rehydrate.
How do you thicken rice pudding without eggs?
You have two options. The first option is to use a cornstarch slurry. However, I don’t care for this process.
Option number two is use Arborio rice from the start and omit the eggs. This variety of rice is used in risottos and it’s great for absorbing liquids. Additionally, has a natural creaminess that standard white rice just can’t copy.
How long does rice pudding last?
When properly stored, in a sealed container, in your fridge it should hold for about 3 days.
Ingredients
- 5 cups whole milk, divided
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup arborio rice
- 2 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon, for garnish
- Raisins, optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine 4 ½ cups of milk, heavy cream, sugar, and salt. Bring to a steep over medium heat, and stir until the sugar dissolves.1 cup heavy cream½ cup granulated sugar½ teaspoon salt
- Add the rice, and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low, and cook the rice at a simmer. Stir every 5 to 7 minutes, or more often if necessary, to ensure the rice isn’t sticking or cooking too quickly.½ cup arborio rice
- Cook for 55 to 65 minutes until the rice thickens and is tender. Remove from the heat, and add the vanilla. Stir in the remaining ½ cup of milk just before serving. Garnish with ground cinnamon and raisins, if using2 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Serve warm or cold. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1/2-cup of the rice pudding. Actual calories will vary.
Looks good but pretty high in calories. I usually make a rice custard.
Thanks, Barbara! The calories are a little higher because of the dairy. It’s great for special occasions like holidays. Definitely not something we make all the time. Moderation is key. 😊
I am assuming that you don’t cover this rice pudding while cooking is that correct?
Hi Pat!
That’s correct. This pudding cooks uncovered, because you’ll want to stir it every few minutes to prevent it from sticking and burning. Have a great day! 🙂
This is how rice pudding is made in Norway. I used to think eggs were necessary to make it creamy, but now I think the opposite. I think when you use eggs, the egg mixture thickens before the rice can absorb any of the milk. I’ll never use eggs again. (I’ll just stand in front of the stove for an hour instead!) I may try with the crockpot soon.
Can you freeze leftover rice pudding?
Hi Pamela!
Yes, rice pudding can be frozen. It stays good for about 2 months in the freezer. Have a great day! 🙂