Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding
Course: DessertCuisine: IndianDifficulty: EasyServings
6
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
260
kcalVanilla Bean Rice Pudding is a creamy and comforting dessert made with tender rice, rich milk, and the delicate aroma of real vanilla beans. This simple homemade rice pudding combines a smooth, luscious texture with the authentic flavor of premium Madagascar vanilla. Perfect served warm or chilled, it makes a delicious everyday dessert as well as a beautiful addition to festive meals and family celebrations.
Ingredients
- For the Rice Pudding
½ cup short-grain rice
1 litre full-fat milk
1 Premium Madagascar Vanilla Bean, split and seeds scraped
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp raisins
2 tbsp chopped almonds
2 tbsp chopped pistachios
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Pinch of salt
- Optional Garnishes
Chopped pistachios
Saffron strands
Fresh vanilla bean seeds
Dried rose petals
Ground cinnamon
How to Cook
- Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water and soak it for about 15–20 minutes. Drain well.
- Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and lightly sauté the drained rice for 1–2 minutes.
- Add the milk, vanilla bean seeds, and the scraped vanilla pod. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook slowly for about 30–35 minutes, stirring regularly, until the rice is tender and the milk has thickened into a creamy pudding.
- Stir in the sugar and a pinch of salt, then continue cooking for another 3–5 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Remove the vanilla pod and fold in the raisins, almonds, and pistachios.
- Serve warm or refrigerate for a few hours and enjoy chilled. Garnish with pistachios, saffron, or a few vanilla bean seeds before serving.
Additional Tips
- Use Premium Madagascar Vanilla Beans for the richest aroma and authentic vanilla flavor.
- Stir the pudding regularly while cooking to prevent the milk and rice from sticking to the bottom.
- The pudding will thicken further as it cools, so avoid cooking it until it becomes overly thick.
- For a richer pudding, use full-fat milk and allow it to simmer slowly.
- Serve warm for a comforting dessert or chilled for a refreshing treat.
