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Stovetop Rice Pudding with Cardamom and Vanilla

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Stovetop rice pudding with cardamom and vanilla is a creamy, aromatic dessert made by slowly simmering Arborio rice in milk until tender. Flavored with warm cardamom and fragrant vanilla, it’s a cozy, refined treat perfect for any time of year.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup raw Arborio rice
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise (or 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped salted pistachios, for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons golden raisins, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine milk, Arborio rice, salt, and cardamom. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into the pot and add the pod (or skip if using extract later).
  2. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Uncover and cook for another 10–15 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is tender and mixture has thickened to about 3½ cups. Stir constantly near the end to prevent burning.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar. If using vanilla extract, add it now.
  5. Temper the egg mixture by slowly whisking in some hot rice pudding, then pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan.
  6. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 1 minute.
  7. Remove from heat and discard vanilla pod if used. Transfer to a dish and cover surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
  8. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled, topped with pistachios and golden raisins.

Notes

  • Substitute 1 cup of milk with cream for extra richness.
  • Use 2% milk for a lighter version (slightly less creamy).
  • Add rose water or orange blossom water at the end for a floral note.
  • Swap pistachios with almonds or cashews as garnish.
  • Pudding thickens as it cools—don’t overcook.

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Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/stovetop-rice-pudding-with-cardamom-and-vanilla/