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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Easy Rice Pudding

    Published: May 26, 2016 · Updated: Jun 30, 2022 by Neil 14 Comments

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    Birds eye view of a bowl of easy rice pudding with two spoons to the left side. Pin title text overlay at top.
    Easy rice pudding is a healthier take on the full fat classic recipe. This creamy, delicious and satisfying alternative tastes just as good as that original recipe but has less calories and fat! #neilshealthymeals #recipe #rice #ricepudding

    Easy rice pudding is a healthier take on the full fat classic recipe. This creamy, delicious and satisfying alternative tastes just as good as that original recipe but has less calories and fat!

    Two bowls of easy rice pudding one in front of the other. A spoon lifting out a portion of the front bowl.

    Ah, childhood memories, carefree days. That’s what this easy rice pudding reminds me of.

    That’s why I thought it was time to bring it to the blog.

    I remember a certain branded tin of rice pudding being one of my very favourite puddings when I was younger.

    Mum used to keep the pudding a secret until the end of whatever it was my brother and I were having for dinner.

    Often, if we were being fussy about our dinner there would be the “carrot on a stick” approach of “Well if you don’t eat all your greens then you won’t get pudding…. and it’s your favourite”.

    Cue my brother and I making sure we ate every single last drop of dinner in order to savour the delights of whatever pudding was in order. Especially if we had any inclination that it was rice pudding!

    If you're looking for a baked rice pudding dessert then check out my favourite childhood best baked rice pudding recipe!

    Birds eye view of a bowl of easy rice pudding garnished with flaked almonds and a spoon to eat with at the top.

    Now, I know folks that I’m not going to get any awards for this, my easy rice pudding version of the classic.

    Do I care? Nah, not really because food often invokes happy memories for us all, and that’s what THIS does for me with my early childhood memories and that's why I feel it's perfect as it is!

    I did try to make this a healthier rice pudding though. For this easy rice pudding I tried using an artificial sweetener (stevia) instead of sugar but I just couldn’t get the amount right.

    So in the end I left in the very minimal amount of caster sugar I felt was needed just to give this easy rice pudding the sweetening it needed but to make it a low calorie rice pudding.

    If it’s not sweet enough for you, in an individual portion, I would recommend adding a little honey or maple syrup.

    Now, I’ve also used skimmed milk here where the traditional recipe calls for full fat milk. I don’t think that’s needed. And you're hearing that from a guy who was brought up on tins of the full fat stuff!

    Birds eye view of two bowls of easy rice pudding with two spoons to the left hand side and a decoration of almond flakes at the top.

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    Easy rice pudding is a healthier take on the full fat classic recipe. This creamy, delicious and satisfying alternative tastes just as good as that original recipe but has less calories and fat! Click to Tweet

    Easy Rice Pudding Recipe

    For some reason my preference is to have my easy rice pudding cold.

    I don’t know why, I just like it that way and I remember it was also how I preferred it as a kid!

    Whatever way you take your rice pudding, I’m pretty sure you’re going to love this healthier version!

    And, if you love rice pudding, you might also like my rice porridge breakfast?

    And I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below. Please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    This creamy, delicious and satisfying easy rice pudding version tastes just as good as the original recipe but has less calories and fat.
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    Easy Rice Pudding Recipe

    This creamy, delicious and satisfying easy rice pudding version tastes just as good as the original recipe but has less calories and fat.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 5 mins
    Course: Pudding
    Cuisine: British
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 298kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Saucepans
    • Kitchen scale
    • Measuring jug

    Ingredients

    • 1 L skimmed milk
    • 4 whole green cardamom pods
    • 100 g basmati rice
    • 40 g caster sugar
    • 10 g toasted flaked almonds
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Put the milk and cardamoms in a non-stick pan and slowly bring to the boil.
    • Add the rice and simmer on a low heat, stirring from time to time to prevent the rice sticking. This will take about an hour, but keep an eye in the pan!
    • Once the milk has reduced and the pudding has thickened remove from the heat and stir in the sugar.
    • Carefully remove the cardamoms with a spoon and then stir in the toasted flaked almonds.
    • Serve either hot or cold, garnished with a few extra toasted flaked almonds.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.7g | Protein: 10.2g | Fat: 9.6g | Saturated Fat: 4.8g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 108.9mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 22.7g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 1.3mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Rice Pudding
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 298 Calories from Fat 86
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9.6g15%
    Saturated Fat 4.8g30%
    Cholesterol 25mg8%
    Sodium 108.9mg5%
    Carbohydrates 42.7g14%
    Fiber 0.7g3%
    Sugar 22.7g25%
    Protein 10.2g20%
    Vitamin A 650IU13%
    Calcium 300mg30%
    Iron 1.3mg7%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 26, 2016 at 5:06 am

      I never actually had rice pudding like that. My mom used to like it, but as a kid, I remember always turning up my nose...I think it was just the thought of that texture and the fact that it's cold and not hot 😛

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        May 26, 2016 at 9:24 pm

        Yep, it can be a choice of between hot or cold that makes all the difference here Rebecca.

        I challenge you to give it a go and let me know what you think! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Susie @ Suzlyfe

      May 26, 2016 at 11:56 am

      We never ever had rice pudding (or any other pudding than the chocolate and vanilla Jello kind) when I was growing up. Bread pudding, tapioca pudding, rice pudding, and now chia pudding are all foreign to me!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        May 26, 2016 at 9:27 pm

        OMG you poor thing Suz. You seriously missed out on rice pudding and all those delicious other puddings you mention?

        NOW is the time to change all that! I urge you to do so 😉

        Judging by the fact that you and I like mostly the same sort of stuff to eat, I'm sure you would absolutely love those puddings you mention and this one too! 😀

        Reply
    3. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

      May 26, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      This is such a nostalgic dessert, isn't it. It was always the best day at school when it was rice pudding day.
      It was a running joke with Dave and I that I was terrible at making this for years at home, but then I finally mastered it!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        May 26, 2016 at 9:30 pm

        I never got to experience rice pudding day at school, but I sure do like the sound of it Dannii!

        I did get to experience rice pudding frequently at home though, as I mention above and man was it worth it. 🙂

        Well done you for finally mastering it. I'd love to know if you prefer it hot, or cold?

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    4. Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      May 26, 2016 at 1:30 pm

      I honestly don't think I ever had rice pudding as a child, but I'm loving how creamy and delicious this looks! And I totally understand preferring to eat things cold. I don't think there's any dish that I prefer warm over cold... I even let my oatmeal cool off to room temp. or stick it in the fridge before I eat it 😆

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        May 26, 2016 at 9:37 pm

        Oh yes, I agree!

        You know Amanda there are times when I need my oatmeal hot, like when it's freezing cold outside and I've just walked in from the cold into work. I need it then to bring some life back into me, lol

        But when its warmer, I can take it cooler, And I do love overnight oatmeal cold from the fridge first thing in the morning. Yum!!

        Reply
    5. rachel @ athletic avocado

      May 26, 2016 at 2:08 pm

      My Dad would LOVE this since he is obsessed with rice pudding! Thank God you made it healthier because he needs to lose weight haha!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        May 26, 2016 at 9:39 pm

        Ha ha! I'm very happy to help out Rachel. 🙂

        Let me know what your dad thinks of this healthier version 😉

        Reply
    6. GiGi Eats

      May 26, 2016 at 11:06 pm

      Never have I ever had rice pudding before! I have only smelled it. And BOY did it smell amazing!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        May 27, 2016 at 4:28 am

        I never thought of putting down how it smells really nice and warming too when it's cooking, Gigi, thanks. I should have!

        Reply
    7. Jeff

      May 27, 2016 at 2:39 pm

      I love rice pudding. Thanks for the recipe, and for the charming backstory. I wonder what it'd be like with coconut or almond milk?

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        May 27, 2016 at 7:35 pm

        Hey Jeff, thanks for your comment! 🙂

        Although I do have almond milk in the house, I haven't tried it with that yet, but I'm pretty sure it would be just as good as skimmed milk?

        Reply

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