This Easy Rice Pudding recipe utilizes a surprise ingredient that takes it over the top. It's absolute vintage dessert perfection on those days when you need a classic sweet treat in a hurry.
Easy Rice Pudding Recipe is Made with Vanilla Ice Cream
That's right, that's not a typo. The custard sauce for this rice pudding recipe is French vanilla ice cream. You won't believe how incredibly it works forming a dreamy custard for the rice. While it may not take the place of Grandma's old fashioned cooked rice pudding, it sure is a spectacular way to minimize preparation for this all-time favorite so we can enjoy it in our busy modern day lives. Plus, there's ice cream! That's a win-win in my cookbook.
Helpful Tips for Making Rice Pudding
This rice pudding recipe is super simple and I don't want to make it harder than it has to be. That being said, I wanted to mention a few tips for you to prepare so you can move along quickly and successfully when making it.
- What will you need to make this recipe? To make this recipe you'll need minute rice, water, sugar, salted butter, vanilla ice cream and ground cinnamon. If you'd like to add a dash of nutmeg or a little vanilla extract, you can.
- Do you need special tools to make it? The only tools you'll need is a 4 or 5 quart pot, measuring spoons and cups, a large spoon or silicone spatula for stirring and 4 serving dishes or ramekins for serving. Keep in mind the pot needs to be large enough to serve as the mixing bowl, too.
- I used French vanilla ice cream for this recipe for the more intense vanilla flavor. Plus, it's what I typically have on hand tucked away in my freezer. Rest assured, classic vanilla or homestyle vanilla ice cream will work just as well.
- You can use light ice cream, your favorite sugar substitute of choice and light butter in this rice pudding recipe with very good results.
- Do you like raisins in your rice pudding? Add them! One half cup of raisins or dried cranberries, dried cherries or dried blueberries will work beautifully in this recipe. You could also sprinkle them on top.
- If you'd like the raisins to soften slightly, toss them into a bowl and cover with boiling water for a few minutes. Add to the pot with the ice cream after the rice has finished steaming at the end of cooking.
- This creamy dessert can be served warm or chilled, the choice is yours to make.
Other Easy Recipes Using Pudding to Add to the Menu
Other dessert recipes featuring pudding that you may like to try:
- Homemade Triple Chocolate Pudding
- No Bake Banana Pudding Pie
- Krispy Kreme Doughnut Bread Pudding
- Holiday Eggnog Rice Pudding
- Mile High Coconut Cream Pie
- White Chocolate Pudding from Simply Stacie
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Easy Rice Pudding
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp salted butter
- 2 cups instant rice
- 1 cup packed French vanilla or classic vanilla ice cream
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon plus additional for dusting tops
Instructions
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In a 4 quart saucepan, bring 2 cups of water, sugar and butter to a rolling boil. Add rice, mix well then remove from heat. Let stand covered for 5 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
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Add ice cream and cinnamon. Mix well until fully combined and ice cream has melted. Let stand for 3-5 minutes to allow the rice to soak in some of the ice cream.
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Serve immediately or place into an airtight container and chill.
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Serve dusted with additional ground cinnamon, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
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