Description
This comforting Pumpkin Rice Pudding combines creamy Arborio rice with the warm flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a deliciously cozy dessert. Perfect served warm or chilled, it can be enhanced with optional toppings like chopped nuts or whipped cream to add texture and richness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
Optional Toppings
- To taste chopped pecans or walnuts
- To taste whipped cream
Instructions
- Cook the rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the Arborio rice and 4 cups of milk over medium heat. Stir frequently to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Simmer the mixture: Once the mixture begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the mixture is creamy.
- Add pumpkin and spices: Stir in the pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix well to evenly combine all ingredients.
- Cook until thickened: Continue to cook on low heat for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pudding reaches your desired thick and creamy consistency.
- Incorporate butter: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter until it is completely melted and well incorporated, adding richness to the pudding.
- Serve: Allow the pudding to cool slightly before serving. You can enjoy it warm or chilled, topped with chopped pecans or walnuts and whipped cream, if desired.
- Optional flavor boost: For added depth of flavor, consider stirring in a pinch of ground ginger or cloves before serving.
- Storage: Store any leftover rice pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk if needed to restore creaminess.
Notes
- Use Arborio rice for its creamy texture when cooked; other rice types may result in a different consistency.
- Adjust sugar quantity based on your desired sweetness.
- Optional nuts add crunch and extra flavor but can be omitted for a smoother pudding.
- Serve warm for comforting dessert or chilled for a refreshing treat.
- Leftovers can be reheated with a little milk to maintain creaminess.
- Including spices like ginger or cloves can enhance the warm autumnal flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 245g)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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