Description
A creamy and comforting dessert made with tender rice, whole milk, and bright lemon flavor that feels cozy yet refreshing in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- Zest from 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the white rice, whole milk, granulated sugar, and salt to a medium saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir gently to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring often to prevent sticking.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking until the rice is tender and the mixture becomes thick and creamy.
- Stir in the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Remove from heat and let the pudding rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Stir frequently to keep the pudding smooth and prevent scorching.
- Add a splash of milk when reheating if the pudding thickens too much.
- Lemon juice should always be added at the end for the freshest flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lemon dessert, creamy rice pudding, homemade pudding, comfort dessert, citrus dessert