Name: Creamy Cardamom Rice Pudding
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 19, 2025

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This cardamom rice pudding is absolutely delicious! It's made on the stovetop with just five ingredients for a simple, light, and cozy dessert. This pudding is one of my go-tos to make for guests, holidays, or Sunday dinners!

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Creamy Cardamom Rice Pudding

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WarningMilk and 2 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Combine the milk, sugar, salt, cardamom, and rice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-low heat, stirring to prevent burning.

Then, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring very often, until the rice is tender and the pudding is the consistency of yogurt, about 50-55 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla bean paste or extract.

Serve the pudding warm, or let it cool and store it in an airtight container. Refrigerate until chilled and serve with any of your favorite toppings.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Vanilla Bean Magic 🌱
Split and scrape the vanilla bean completely to extract maximum flavor, releasing tiny seeds that will create beautiful flecks throughout the pudding.
Cardamom Crushing Technique 🥄
Lightly crush whole cardamom pods before grinding to release their essential oils and intensify the aromatic flavor profile of the pudding.
Stirring Precision 🥣
Use a wooden spoon and stir constantly to prevent rice from sticking and burning, ensuring a smooth, creamy texture throughout cooking.
Rice Selection Matters 🍚
Choose short-grain white rice like Arborio for maximum creaminess, as its high starch content creates a more luxurious pudding texture.
Cooling Consistency Control 🧊
Let the pudding cool for 15-20 minutes to allow it to naturally thicken, achieving the perfect spoonable consistency without becoming too dense.

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I’m Sara, the creator behind Sunday Table, sharing cozy, modern small bites and mini desserts made for entertaining. Trained in baking and culinary arts, I’ve been creating elevated, crowd-pleasing recipes since 2012 (with lots of coffee). ☕️