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    Rice Pudding with Condensed Milk

    Published by: Adina February 18, 2021 · Last modified: January 16, 2023 22 Comments

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    bowl of arroz con leche with blueberry sauce.

    Creamy rice pudding with condensed milk, probably the most luxurious rice dessert you could possibly make.

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    condensed milk rice with raisins and blueberry sauce

    Sweetened condensed milk, raisins, some spices, and rice – heaven! This condensed milk rice pudding is thick and creamy, sweet and soft, the perfect comfort food. All you need is a few ingredients and one pot.

    I made rice pudding very often. Very very often, actually. My kids love it and, to tell you the truth, I've never served this dish as dessert. It's always dinner or maybe lunch on a lazy, rainy Sunday.

    We usually have the classic pudding made with just milk, rice, and a little sugar. But ever since making this condensed milk pudding or Mexican Arroz con Leche for the first time, my kids keep asking me to make it again. And again... and again...

    dark bowl with rice dessert on a black cloth.
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    • Recipe ingredients
    • How to make rice pudding with condensed milk?
    • Tips
    • What to serve with rice pudding?
    • How to store it?
      • More easy desserts:

    Recipe ingredients

    Rice:

    • There are several kinds you can use. In Germany, I often buy the so-called “Milchreis”, which is perfect for this purpose.
    • But I've cooked the dish many times using regular medium-grain rice, Arborio, and even Basmati.
    • What I would not recommend is to use instant or quick-cook; the pudding would turn mushy.

    Dairy:

    • Milk: preferably full-fat or lower-fat, but not totally skimmed. I use either 1.5% or 3.8% fat. The full-fat version makes the pudding creamier, though.
    • Sweetened condensed milk. And since you've opened that can already, you might try these Condensed Milk Cookies or the Condensed Milk Biscuits as well.

    Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract.

    Raisins:

    • If you don't like raisins, you can leave them out, or you can replace them with other dried fruit. I love cranberries (they add a bit of tartness), apricots, or finely chopped prunes.
    • Any other dried fruit you like is fine as well.
    milk, water, sweetened condensed milk, rice, spices and raisins in bowls.

    How to make rice pudding with condensed milk?

    • Combine rice, water, milk, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes. (1)
    • Add the sweetened condensed milk, raisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to combine. (2)
    • Continue simmering, this time uncovered, for about 10 minutes, stirring often. You might want to check if the pudding is done after 5-7 minutes already; the cooking time also depends on the sort of rice you have. (3)
    • Stir in the vanilla extract.
    • Check the grains; they should be soft and creamy but not mushy.
    • Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before serving. (4)
    • That is pretty much it! Super easy, isn't it? Yet so incredibly delicious!
    collage of four pictures of making rice pudding in a saucepan.

    Tips

    • Use a saucepan that is large enough. Rinse it with cold water but don't dry it. This will prevent the dairy from sticking to it.
    • Keep an eye on the milk while you bring it to a boil, it can easily boil up, and you will have to clean the stove. It happens to me more often than I like to admit it.
    • Don't forget to stir. Do it gently to avoid crushing the grains when they are starting to become softer and make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to avoid scorching.
    • Let the pudding only simmer; if it cooks too vigorously, the liquid will cook off before the pudding is ready.
    • If the mixture seems too dry towards the end of the cooking time, add a splash of milk.
    • The cooking time depends very much on the type of rice you are using; some sorts need a bit longer than others. Make sure to check before you turn off the heat; it should be soft but not mushy. If it's mushy, you've overcooked it.
    • The grains will also absorb more of the cooking liquid during the 10 minutes rest time, and the dish will become even softer and creamier.
    collage of two pictures of pudding in a pan and in a bowl.

    What to serve with rice pudding?

    You can have it as it is, and it will be amazing. However, I serve it with some kind of fruit/berry sauce most of the time; my cellar is full of preserves.

    Try it with:

    • Blueberry Sauce (the sauce you can see in the photographs)
    • Cherry Sauce made with Preserved Cherries
    • Preserved Raspberries
    • Preserved Rhubarb
    • Canned Plums
    • Amaretto Cherries
    creamy pudding with raisins and cinnamon close up.

    How to store it?

    Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can enjoy them cold, or you can reheat them in the microwave or in a small saucepan. If reheating on the stove, add a splash of milk and keep stirring.

    More easy desserts:

    • Tiramisu Cups
    • Yogurt Bomb with Berries
    • Polish Naleniki Crepes
    • Roasted Pears (with Balsamic and Honey)
    • No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream

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    condensed milk rice with raisins and blueberry sauce

    Rice Pudding with Condensed Milk

    Creamy rice pudding with condensed milk, probably the most luxurious rice dessert you could possibly make.
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    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 439kcal
    Author: Adina
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    Ingredients 

    • 200 g/ 7 oz/ 1 cup rice Note
    • 500 ml/ 17 fl.oz/ 2 cups water
    • 500 ml/ 17 fl.oz/ 2 cups milk preferably full-fat
    • pinch of salt
    • 230 ml/ 8 oz/ ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
    • 75 g/ 2.6 oz/ ½ cup raisins
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon more to taste
    • a few gratings of nutmeg
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Rinse a larger saucepan with cold water, don't dry it. Combine rice, water, milk, a pinch of salt in the pot. Bring to a very gentle boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes, stirring a few times in between.
    • Add sweetened condensed milk, raisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to combine.
      Continue simmering, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, stirring often. Check if the rice is tender after 5-7 minutes already, the cooking time also depends on the sort of rice you are using.
    • Stir in the vanilla extract.
    • Check the rice, it should be soft and creamy, but not mushy.
    • Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    White rice, either long or medium-grain. Arborio, Basmati, or Jasmin are also good choices. Using instant or quick-cook rice is not recommended.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/4 of the dish | Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 52g
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    Comments

    1. mjskitchen says

      March 01, 2021 at 12:25 am

      This does look easy! I love a sweet rice pudding and this one looks like one I could make in the morning for breakfast. Love it!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        March 01, 2021 at 10:01 am

        It's sweeter than when made with regular milk, but we love this condensed milk version.

        Reply
    2. Sara says

      April 27, 2021 at 8:18 pm

      This was the first time I have made rice pudding. It turned out great! I used half and half, and short grain sushi rice. My kids weren't to sure about it, so I may or may not have eaten the whole pot by myself. ?

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 28, 2021 at 8:57 am

        Hi Sara, I am so glad to hear it. Kids usually love rice pudding, don't give up. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Nick Watson says

      September 25, 2021 at 2:14 pm

      Delicious and comforting! - what a welcome recipe for autumn - thanks ???

      Reply
      • Adina says

        September 26, 2021 at 7:42 am

        Thank you, Nick, I am glad you liked it!

        Reply
    4. Joye says

      November 02, 2021 at 11:15 pm

      It turned out perfect. My husband and I love this recipe.

      Reply
      • Adina says

        November 03, 2021 at 8:05 am

        So glad to hear, Joye. Thank you for the feedback.

        Reply
    5. Frances McClarty says

      November 07, 2021 at 5:48 pm

      This was delicious, no one liked the idea of this creamed rice but the clean bowls speak for themselves. Already asking me to make again ?

      Reply
      • Adina says

        November 08, 2021 at 8:29 am

        So happy to hear it, Frances, my whole family loves this too.

        Reply
    6. Sandy says

      November 14, 2021 at 10:28 pm

      Does it thicken when it cools?

      Reply
      • Adina says

        November 15, 2021 at 8:05 am

        Yes.

        Reply
    7. Megan R says

      November 29, 2021 at 2:59 am

      I been trying to make rice pudding for so long with different recipes. This one is the best and the perfect one! It’s so creamy and easy! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        November 29, 2021 at 8:57 am

        Hi Megan, so happy to hear it! We love this pudding too.

        Reply
    8. Mary Margaret says

      August 02, 2022 at 10:08 pm

      Very nice recipe! Easy to make, as others have said, and not as overly sweet as some recipes that call for granulated sugar. Thank you for sharing this.

      Reply
    9. Barbara says

      March 31, 2023 at 7:33 pm

      Can this rice pudding be based to give it a brown color or a baked look

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 01, 2023 at 11:27 am

        Hi Barbara. I've never baked it, but I suppose it should be ok.

        Reply
    10. Liz Barnes says

      May 19, 2023 at 7:31 am

      5 stars
      Everything I love about a rice pudding rolled into one single recipe. Thank you so much, this one is definitely a keeper. Not overly sweet, and oh so creamy and delicious. I used a medium grain white rice and sweetened condensed coconut milk. Perfect pairings.

      Reply
    11. Sherry says

      July 09, 2023 at 1:51 am

      5 stars
      Just now finished making my pudding and we love it! Left out the nutmeg, don't care for it.
      Only thing I'm going to do differently next go around is use my microplane and cinnamon sticks. Also thinking about vanilla extract paste because it has so much more flavor!! Yummy 😋!!
      Thank you so much for the delicious recipe!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        July 09, 2023 at 12:25 pm

        I am so happy to hear it. Thank you for the feedback and rating.

        Reply
    12. Beverly says

      November 27, 2023 at 3:15 am

      5 stars
      Yummy!!
      I made this and used white rice otherwise I followed the recipe- I have been looking for a GREAT rice pudding —Look no further this is a awesome recipe just love how easy and creamy it is♥️🙏

      Reply
      • Adina says

        November 28, 2023 at 8:14 am

        So happy to hear this, Beverly. Thank you for the feedback and the rating.

        Reply

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