Cozy Rice Pudding with Cooked Rice
Creamy rice pudding made with cooked rice, vanilla and finished with a sprinkle of cinnamon. A great way to use leftover takeout rice!
This rice pudding recipe is one of the first things I taught my son how to make. I remember the first time we made it too: he remarked on how it felt like magic. And you know what? Cooking kinda is magic. When he was little we would blow a few kisses into the pot while the pudding was cooking to send the cozy vibes through the roof.
Rice pudding also happened to be his first official “recipe tester” gig. This was back when he was only 10-years-old. Many of my recipes are in my head so writing them down involves translating what I “just do” into specific instructions. He said a solo run-through by a kid could only make the instructions more clear. He was right.
If you’re a fan of cozy, creamy rice pudding flavored with vanilla and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top, this is the recipe for you. With just a few simple ingredients you can turn leftover cooked rice into a comforting pudding that can be eaten hot or cold. Go on, give it a try - you’re going to love it.
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