17 Rice Pudding Recipes That Are Rich, Creamy Perfection

Rice pudding is an easy dessert that’s incredibly versatile. Simply infuse it with different flavor combinations or upgrade it with your favorite spices and add-ins. Whether you choose bright flavors like mango and orange or classic combinations like cinnamon and raisin, it’s sure to be a hit whenever (and however) you serve it up. Dress it up for dinner parties or whip up a batch on a busy weeknight, either way this rich-and-creamy treat is the comfort food dessert that’s always welcome at the table. Looking for a traditional take? You can’t go wrong with Ellie’s version. It has just the right amount of al dente bite in every spoonful. Cinnamon and vanilla extract add deeper flavor, and a pinch of salt helps balance out the sweetness. Serve warm or at room temperature for the perfect dessert.

Homemade malted whip cream is the perfect topping for rice pudding—it adds extra creamy richness to an already-indulgent dish. This easy recipe includes a hazelnut crunch to add nutty texture on top of each bowl. Whether you serve it warm or room temperature, this dessert will continue to thicken as it cools.

This rich and creamy rice pudding uses medium-grain rice to add extra crunch and texture. The classic combination of cinnamon and raisin is infused in every bite of silky pudding. One hour is all you need to whip up this impressive dessert, and it can be served warm or room temperature.

All you need is 55 minutes to create this impressive dessert that’s rich and creamy. Dried apricots specked throughout the rice pudding add fruity flavor and chewy, sticky texture. Cardamom and nutmeg help add a deeper, more complex flavor that’s warm and bright.