Name: Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American

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January 27, 2026

This easy Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding is creamy and rich, lightly sweetened, filled with elegant vanilla bean specks, and naturally gluten-free!

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Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 3 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice, sugar, salt, and vanilla bean paste and stir to combine. Add the water and milk. Bring the mixture to a boil and then turn the heat down to low. Let simmer on low for 15-17 minutes, stirring every few minutes. The rice should be cooked to your desired doneness now.

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the whipping cream and egg. Temper the mixture by adding about ½ cup of the hot rice mixture and quickly whisking. Add everything back to the pot and return to cooking over medium heat. Cook the pudding for 3-4 more minutes or until hot and bubbly, to ensure the egg is fully cooked.

Serve hot or cold with whipped cream or ice cream. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Vanilla Bean Magic 🌱
Scrape the entire vanilla bean pod and mix the seeds directly into the sugar to release maximum flavor and distribute the delicate vanilla specks evenly throughout the pudding.
Rice Texture Perfection 🍚
Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch, which helps prevent a gummy texture and ensures a creamy, smooth rice pudding consistency.
Slow and Steady Cooking 🥄
Use a heavy-bottomed pot and stir continuously to prevent scorching, allowing the rice to absorb the liquid slowly and create a luxuriously creamy texture.
Cream Integration Technique 🥛
Temper the heavy cream and egg mixture by slowly adding hot rice pudding to prevent curdling, ensuring a silky smooth final texture.
Serving Temperature Hack 🌡️
For the most luxurious mouthfeel, serve the rice pudding slightly warm or at room temperature, as the flavors and texture are most pronounced when not completely chilled.