Updated: 21 September 2026 la 03:01. Articolul a fost revizuit pentru a reflecta informațiile disponibile la această dată.
Some dishes instantly bring back memories. Grandma-style rice pudding is undoubtedly one of them—simple, creamy, fragrant and incredibly comforting. In a world full of sophisticated desserts, rice pudding remains an irresistible classic.
Ingredients (4 servings):
- 1 litre whole milk
- 200 g rice (preferably round-grain)
- 4 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
- 1 sachet vanilla sugar or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
- Grated lemon zest (optional)
- Ground cinnamon (for serving)
Method:
- Rinse the rice in cold water 2–3 times, until the water runs clear.
- Bring the milk to a boil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add a pinch of salt and, once it starts boiling, add the rice.
- Cook over low heat for 25–30 minutes, stirring constantly, especially towards the end, so it does not stick.
- When the rice is cooked and the mixture becomes creamy, add the sugar, vanilla and lemon zest.
- Cook for a further 2–3 minutes, then remove from the heat. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
How to serve it:
- Serve warm or cold, plain or with sour cherry jam, cinnamon, walnuts, candied fruit or even caramel.
- For extra flavour, you can replace regular milk with coconut milk or almond milk.
If you prefer it runnier, add a little warm milk at the end. If you like it thick and substantial, let it cool completely—it will naturally thicken.
For more information on quick recipes, you can also read Quick 20-Minute Dinner: Pasta with Tomato and Basil Sauce – A Simple and Delicious Recipe, where you can find additional details on this subject.
