Rice pudding with honey recipe

Today, I’m excited to share a tried-and-true dessert: rice pudding with honey.
Spoiler alert: It’s both delicious and incredibly easy to make!

Servings: 4 Servings

Author: Lori Walker, MS, RD

Prep Time:
5 minutes

Cook Time:
35 minutes

Total Time:
40 minutes

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Rice pudding with honey recipe

🧂 Ingredients

1 First things first, gather all your ingredients. Measuring everything out before
you start can save you from the headache of a kitchen scramble.
2 Rinse 1/2 cup of Arborio rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This
helps remove any excess starch.
3 Pour 3 3/4 cups of whole milk into a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Warm the
milk over medium heat until it’s just below boiling, stirring occasionally to
prevent a skin from forming.
4 Add the rinsed rice, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, a pinch of sea salt, and
a teaspoon of pure vanilla essence to the warm milk. Stir well to combine.
5 Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer. Stir frequently to prevent
the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. This step is crucial for the
pudding to reach its creamy consistency.
6 After about 30-40 minutes, when the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the
milk, add 3 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of finely grated lemon zest, and
1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Stir to combine.
7 Once the pudding is thick and creamy, remove it from the heat. Let it cool for a
few minutes before serving. Drizzle some extra honey on top for added sweetness
and flavor.