grandma's rice pudding

The Villages, FL
Updated on Sep 19, 2017

I remember my Grandma making this recipe when I was little. It is so creamy and delectable. There is nothing better than food to bring back those sweet memories.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 5 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cups half and half
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 - cinnamon stick
  • 1 - piece lemon peel

How To Make grandma's rice pudding

  • Step 1
    Bring water to a boil in pot, add rice, salt and butter. Cover, lower the heat to simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Remove rice mixture from pot and put into double boiler. Add half and half, sugar, cinnamon stick and lemon peel. Cover and cook 45 minutes. Remove lemon peel and cinnamon stick.
  • Step 3
    Pour rice mixture into a shallow 2 Qt. casserole and allow to cool. Rice mixture will thicken as it cools. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Enjoy!

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Category: Puddings
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Culture: Greek
Method: Stove Top

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