Classic Rice Pudding

This old-fashioned dessert is surprisingly easy to make. All you need is a bowl, a whisk, and a baking dish! Ingredients are listed below. Thank you for watching.
Classic Rice Pudding
Ingredients for a 3-quart baking dish (about 8 generous servings)
3 large eggs
1 cup (200 grams) sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups milk
2-3 cups cooked rice (use the lesser amount for a creamy pudding)
1/2 to 1 cup fruit: Raisins are traditional. I used diced up peaches from a drained, 15-ounce can of sliced yellow cling peaches.

[@cherylperkins7538]

My granny just did it in the pot or pan. Leftover rice, milk, cinnamon and raisins. A touch of vanilla too. She went through the depression. My sister and I loved it. Granny let us sprinkle sugar on top. A way to do it if you don't have time to bake it.

[@whelpthereitis3958]

After everyone had a good serving of buttered rice at dinner, honey was stirred into the rest. After dinner it was a great dessert. It also made a great breakfast with the addition of a bit of cinnamon while heating it up in as much milk as wanted 😁

[@dianabranham7332]

Omg I bet peaches would be so good in rice pudding. I never had thought of that

[@carollaure5799]

Love raisins on their own and in rice pudding as well! Love them in oatmeal too!!!

[@yvonnehands3044]

What beautiful China to serve it in

[@deborahrunnells8222]

Looks great!!! Mr Fox 🦊 will love it

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Kevin, since I only discovered your channel days ago, I'm having a lot of fun catching up on your videos. There's not one video I've watched that I wasn't mesmerized by. It's truly a therapeutic experience watching you bake, cook, garden, shop, or even clean. Last night I sent a friend a link to your channel and it was one where you were cleaning the ashes out of your fireplace and polishing the wood. Cleaning my fireplace is always something I dread, but watching you do it was zen like :) How fortunate Mr. Fox is to have someone like you making a delicious and healing comfort food. It's raining here in California today so I'm making a pot of split pea soup for dinner and will surprise my husband with this delicious dessert with our evening tea. We like raisins in baked goods but I think I'm going to use dried cranberries tonight. Thank you for another fabulous recipe.

[@ep081598]

There are a lot of novice cooks here. You're the first one I've come across to tell viewers how to test if the pudding is done! Very important detail. You always can't assume people will know. Lot of viewers too don't know what and why the addition of certain spices enhances a dish. Thanks for posting.

[@mssaddlebred5019]

I agree. No raises in rice pudding. Peaches. Yum!

[@rogerswayze1053]

Well, since you asked - I'm one of those people who loves raisins in my bread pudding, or rice pudding, and even in cinnamon rolls. I also put raisins in my cole slaw. Go figure. But your point is well made when you remind us it's "your" pudding or cinnamon rolls or cole slaw, etc. I'm sure that your versions are tasty and delicious, so please continue to "have it your way". One of the reasons I like fixing recipes "my way" is my ability to add or delete what I like. That's what making recipes my way is all about. Thank you for all that you do and for the variations you offer!

[@leecorbien7671]

This recipe convinces that the best rice pudding is to be baked. -And, how lovely with peaches!

[@myheartisinjapan3184]

This looks phenomenal, Kevin. I definitely have to make this. How comforting for Mr. Fox. You are so kind to make it for him while he’s under the weather.

[@ElizabethReed12329]

I like my rice pudding with only rice, no add ins. It’s just comfort food times ten. Rice and custard. Luv it that way

[@jeanieesajian2325]

I really like it when you explain what a particular seasoning is for. It is really helpful in understanding the use of each one.

[@annettemurielle]

Charmed that you used a consomme cup and saucer in which to serve your rice pudding. Very creative and attractive. I'm late commenting because I just discovered you about a week ago. So glad I did! 🙂

[@soloangel625]

Peaches and raisins still yummy enjoy your day 🙏

[@scrane5500]

Definitely going to try this with some plant-based milk as I have a family history of Cancer and need to avoid all the estrogen in dairy--thanks for posting

[@Fightdog]

Using peaches is a great idea.

[@yingkong]

My Grandmother made the World's Best Rice and Raisin Pudding, looked different than yours, but yours looks delish! I am making it tomorrow with Raisins that have been soaking in high-quality Rum for two months, with my homemade Vanilla Extract. I can wait, Will let you know. Thank you 😀

[@alisonsolenski]

The peaches are a brilliant idea!

[@elainesmith4789]

I love dried cranberries or dried cherries in my rice pudding.

[@zorkwork3841]

I LOVE Rice Pudding..Thank you..will try it with the peaches and a dollop of whipped cream!!!!!...With Earl Grey Tea ...❤

[@ladyw605]

I love raisins every possible way they can be used in baked goods and I also love them by themselves!!! I sometimes plump my raisins in warm water or rum depending on how they are being used. I haven’t had rice pudding is a very long time-I need to try your recipe, except with raisins--and then again with the peaches because I love peaches!!! I’ll bet this recipe would be delicious with pineapple as well!!!

[@suecastillo4056]

IM FEELING BLAH TOO… I NEED RICE PUDDING TOO…🤣😂‼️OMG! Talk about COMFORT food?? Egg custard, rice pudding, tapioca pudding are 3 of my food groups🤣😂🥰♥️‼️🙋‍♀️☮️THANK YOU DEAR HEART! Mr. Fox will certainly feel better!!!YUM!!💕🤭

[@mariaelenajara163]

Raisins everywhere, please! In Chile we make a dessert called "arroz con leche", which is rice with milk. You cook the rice (on the stove, not the oven) in milk with sugar, lemon or orange peel and cinnamon. It can be served cold or warm. It's creamy and delicious. It can also be cooked with evaporated milk or a combination of evaporated and sweet condensed milk. My mouth waters as I write this!!

[@kathytappero7179]

Oh yummy, yum, yum! This is one of my favorites…ever!

[@opinionatedaf1563]

I'm the same way with raisins. Great recipe! My son loves rice pudding, now I know how to make it.

[@jchambers5668]

I love raisins, but the peaches look devine. I am a peachaholic... 😁

[@jstrie275]

I love raisins in baked goods they plump up and become so sweet

[@joleebhatt-meyer3814]

I feel the same way...love raisins, but not in rice pudding! Love your pudding. Reminds me of what I grew up with! Thank you so much for ssharing!

[@rosalindd1386]

Oh My Kevin! Another winner ! My mom baked hers also & added golden raisins ! So delicious but the peaches would send this over the top! Thank you so much ! I was able to save most of my mom's recipes but missed this one! She would have loved your version even more! Thank you so much Kevin!

[@andreavisconti1491]

Kevin I love your idea of peaches in the rice pudding. My mom used to put them in rice pudding. Didn't like it to much. Peaches sound so much better❤

[@teresaproano7984]

Kevin, just found this recipe from 2 years ago. Excited to watch and write out the recipe.. 🎉 thanks for sharing!

[@WanderingNature]

Looks wonderful I like the dark raisins in the pudding myself.

[@D31taD4wn]

Hello Kevin, Praying for Mr. Fox that he gets well soon. God Bless.

[@henrietteolsen2396]

Love your recipe. In Denmark we eat ricepudding with ,homemade, cherrysauce on top and diced almonds in the pudding. For shure no raisins in there.😀

[@lauriemcdermott3290]

I’m with you, Kevin! No raisins in anything. I do like them on their own maybe not as much as you but my husband loves them in everything! Love to watch you in your kitchen. I love how everything you try is fabulous! It looks it! Loved the rosettes going to look for one. Lots of love from Boston.

[@Shopgirl49]

Kevin…you are really special and adore you for the time and effort you put into sharing your time and wonderful recipes. And I really envy your friends and neighbors ❤

[@RogerSwayze]

Kevin I like this recipe and have made it. Both my mother and grandmother made rice pudding a lot and they ALWAYS added raisins ( and cinnamon), so I guess I like having them because they were always included as I grew up. But I like the idea of trying peaches too. I have never tried dead flies so I have no comment on those remarks! I love your little two-handled pudding dishes, and your beautiful china. My preferred china is Fiesta Ware. Although Homer Laughlin made similar two-handled pieces in Fiesta, they were called "French Onion Soup" bowls, come with a cover and are extremely rare and thus hard to find, as well as being the most expensive Fiesta pieces if one is lucky enough to find them. Yours look so nice and appropriate for a dish like this.

[@suzanneseely7167]

Another delicious recipe. I enjoy your videos so much. I especially like that you are a real person, not some overly rehearsed or perfect phony.

[@debbiegnagey2095]

I can’t wait to try your rice pudding! I like the idea of using peaches! I use an old English recipe. Preheat oven to 300*. Combine 1/2 cup uncooked white rice, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 quart scalded milk, I pinch of salt in 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Dot the top with 2 tablespoons butter. Place pan in oven and stir every 15 minutes for 1 hour. Top with nutmeg and bake undisturbed for another 30 minutes. No fruit needed. It is creamy and delicious! Your china set is lovely, too!

[@soloangel625]

Nutmeg cinnamon Yummy Thank you for sharing 🙏yummy. I used to make rice pudding left over rice but I always cook it on the stove. I will try this recipe soon have a great day 🙏💃🕺

[@kevinbyrne4538]

My mom loved rice pudding. I wish that I could make this for her.

[@ramona7160]

You are such a thoughtful friend. Shingles are a challenging issue; I had a vac yrs. ago. Re: raisins, I let them soak before use. Also, have found that nut milks do not allow the puddings to thicken like milk. Your dessert looks so delightful, especially with peaches.

[@rhodatuckey7119]

I love rice pudding, Kevin...

[@sueanderson1926]

The peaches, look very good, in pudding, will try !!!! Thanks

[@ireneposti6813]

I love rice pudding but somehow I never made it because my sister in law always makes it for me when I go visit, now I can make it myself. Thank you Kevin, I hope that Mr. Fox will be feeling like himself again. 😊

[@joleebhatt-meyer3814]

Super wonderful! I grew up with baked rice pudding. I love the peach idea, and agree with you that raisins are great by themselves, but no good in baked stuff! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@mommyquackquack1825]

Luckily everyone on my side of the family loved raisins. My husband and his family with the exception of his dad didn't like them so I came up with an alternative idea. I rehydrated dried cherries, cranberries, pineapple, mango, apples or I'd add nuts (sometimes this was a combination of these fruits and nuts or I'd just choose one). Of course I adjusted the spices between, cinnamon, allspice, clove, ginger and mace. Garnished with homemade whipped cream, a couple of the dried fruit or nuts pieces and a sprinkle of the condiment used. Haven't made this year's since most of our families are decreased. It was nice of you to think of your friend. Thanks for sharing.

[@Dina-md3ji]

That could be called a hodge podgy allsorts dish

[@Tiffany-vj1tv]

Wow Kevin I love rice pudding and I have wanted to make some for such a long time... but couldn't decide on a recipe I am making this tomorrow! what a wonderful treat for Mr. Fox I hope he is feeling better very soon. I like raisins in mine but what a great idea with the peaches!! I think I will try it both ways💕👩‍🍳 thank you for being the best I truly mean that!!!! I very much enjoy you and your channel... my regards to Mr. Fox hope you are both staying warm and safe. 🥂🍾👨‍🍳

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

Hope you enjoy this rice pudding. Fox and I finished our pudding in less than 24 hours!

[@lebleubayou]

Thanks for the idea of diced peaches. One of my sons doesn't like raisins in anything either. I think the peaches will be a great substitute. I hope to be making this soon.

[@lgparker4726]

Wow, never thought about putting tin peaches in a rice pudding! But will definitely try it as I love rice pudding and peaches. Yummy recipe. 😊

[@jeanplacanica7814]

Loved the Rice Pudding ♥️Mum used to sprinkle a little Nutmeg on top before putting it in the oven. Yum👍♥️

[@soloangel625]

Perfect recipe. Have a great day. Thank you for sharing. I will this soon have a great day

[@PatriciaSouza-ug4cf]

I do not care for raisins in or out of anything. Love the peaches in the rice pudding.

[@dayncorbien9054]

The lightly browned custard which contains the Rice Pudding creates a delicately jiggling mold that with the peaches outshines the white grain. / My Scottish mother used to use Thompson raisins in Italien meatballs, Bread Pudding & Oatmeal Cookies, but in not much else. / I used to put raisins in coleslaw.- But, in Rice Pudding, neither one of us. / Happy hours & days. // D.C

[@faridaaminy9734]

Hi Kevin, my mom used to make rice pudding, but she never put raisins in it, and I make it the same way. This recipe looks fabulous, I'm going to make it soon, oh BTW I love the dishes that you use, this one and all the other ones.💝💜

[@Lisajen-h5u]

Same except my Mum also sprinkled some nutmeg. I don’t like the idea of fruit in it.

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

I like to add cardamom as opposed to nutmeg and always golden, dark and diced peaches to mine! KLJ is my favorite channel! Cannot wait for Christmas 2022 vids! I want to see his decorations and of course recipes.

[@crystalnam-rangel]

Yumm, looks so rich and creamy. Will be trying it with less sugar😊

[@beatrixjansen6297]

Looks awesome and easy Will definitely try it soon. Thank you Kevin.

[@marylouw2890]

You did it again, now I have to make rice pudding with peaches, I don’t only like raisins in oatmeal cookies!

[@whelpthereitis3958]

I have always thought those tiny wisks were a joke. You are the first person I have ever seen use one. Thank you

[@mavrichieioana9615]

Yammy it looks really delicious! Thank you for the recepie.

[@mjkay8660]

i am 1 of 10, my mom used raisins in everything for filler & to stretch. none of us like raisins now except i love white raisins in my weird taco casserole with black olives and pineapple. (raisins are soaked in tequila b4 cooking) and now i add brandy to rice pudding and bread pudding. kids luv it.

[@prarieborn6458]

YUM

[@mjkay8660]

@@prarieborn6458 mr boston butterscotch goes in my apple crisp & caramel cream pie.. i fight sobriety wherever i can.😁

[@chrisdugo7559]

Hi Kevin, your recipe looks good. Personally I’d add raisins and cinnamon as my Grandmother did years ago. I do appreciate the fact that you can personalize the rice pudding to your liking. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us to make this delicious dessert.

[@maryusa8526]

No raisins in my mom's either

[@jeanash9502]

Love rice pudding never add raisins or currants

[@chobhamgirl7787]

Love this recipe, Kevin. My Mum made milk pudding. Two tablespoons of rice, a pint of milk and it was cooked forever ( about 250). Had a skin on top. Very delicious. But your recipe looks Devine. Thank you for your gentle manner in presenting the cooking. I’ve tried several recipes and they always work out well. Tomorrow will be the zucchini fritters followed by the corn fritters.

[@valeriehuff8630]

I’m in total agreement . Raisins on their own, great. Not in things. I never thought of peaches in my rice pudding and I love peaches. Thanks for that idea.

[@lindawatson8795]

The peaches are perfect! Hope Mr Fox loves it!!! ❤

[@j.russelllacour318]

I am one who dislikes raisins totally. My love for bread pudding is profound. The idea of peaches had ascaped tell your showing. Know I cam have the bread pudding I have wanted fir so long Thank you, Thank you Russell La Cour in Tucson, AZ

[@deborahsparks6912]

Looks delicious! Thank you so much for another great recipe❤️

[@susankara7520]

Hi Kevin! Made this today but...assembled it yesterday and refrigerated overnight to see if it would avoid separation whilst cooking... Worked like a charm. Always made mine stove top with raw rice. Your recipe is dreamy. 💕 visiting with you. Thank you for how easily you make us all feel like family .

[@roymavistanner8399]

Love LOTS of raisins in rice.pudding, breads..... anything! The peaches are a great idea as well! I wouldn't have thought of that substitution !

[@carolynadams4669]

How sweet of you to make something special for your Mr. Fox. This looks delicious. I love rice pudding!

[@prudencekravitz6112]

It looks so yummy, I usually like raisins in the pudding but the peaches sound just as good. I’m anxious to try this and thank you for your videos.

[@annemaxson9363]

I’ll always think of you when having anything w raisins ! You are funny. I do LOVE peaches in rice pudding-what a great idea! TY Kevin.

[@denisejohnson4276]

I feel the same way about raisins! I have never had rice pudding or bread pudding for that very reason!! 😂

[@julielapointe8184]

Looks good. I think I would like it with peaches.

[@upeng8222]

We eat rice almost everyday but never in my life to cook or to see anyone around me to cook the rice in this way😊 thanks for sharing, I will definitely try this recipe. We usually use the rice flour instead of rice. And steam instead of bake.

[@lilahasson5110]

I love raisins rice pudding, bread pudding and cookies. Lots of time we make a fruit compote and raisins are prominent ingredient.

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

I like the raisins IN food, not out...just the opposite! Perfect recipe and not difficult. I would sprinkle cinnamon on top. 🍧

[@sandradaly4478]

Looks so delicious!! I feel exactly the same way about raisins. Love them by themselves…not in baked goods!!!❤

[@JeanWilliams-dy3du]

Brought back fun memories of my mom cooking this! Thanks for sharing. I'll definitely be making this one without any fruit.

[@rebeccawright3729]

This looks delicious! I’m not a fan of raisins, but my husband loves them, so into the rice pudding they go!

[@elizabethbunting8639]

I love❤ raisens. I am from South Africa

[@lisaray9404]

Thank you for the video and recipe! My Mom would make us rice pudding with raisins, but I never cared for the 'boiled' raisins bits in it either. I don't mind them in oatmeal-raisin cookies or stirred in to oatmeal, but not 'boiled'. The flavor and texture are unpleasant to me. It was super nice of you to look after Mr. Fox and make him the rice pudding with the peaches. I bet it was divine and tasted very good to him. You are the best of the BEST. Please take care and be safe. 😄💖🙏

[@jeanieesajian2325]

I love raisins on their own and in things!

[@juliemason9881]

omg I just found this video and I made it this afternoon. Did a taste test and it is really good. Thank you so much for posting this

[@mylindacasbarro777]

This looks delicious with peaches instead of raisins. I actually like raisins in rice pudding and walnuts. ❤😊

[@maryandrews4097]

This looks really nice and eggy. Do your ever do creme brulee AKA burnt cream? I make ordinary rice pudding which is very simple. This is just one and a half pints of whole milk, 3oz short grain rice, about two level tbsps. of granulated sugar, a few strips of thinly pared lemon rind in a greased baking dish. Dot the surface with flakes of cold butter and sprinkle the top with nutmeg. Place low down in a preheated oven at 140 degrees Celsius and check every 20-30 mins and stir the skin into the rice. Repeat until the rice is fairly dense but far from solid, still creamy, with a lovely shiny golden surface, caramelised around the edges. The trick is the slow cooking so you can even turn the oven down a notch; it just takes a bit longer.

[@lindawatson8795]

I’m with you!!! Like raisins but not in anything!!!!! 😊

[@DorothyRInman]

Bravo feel the same about raisins. I LOVE rice pudding, nothing goes in but rice

[@africansnowqueenqueen3296]

I simply love raisins in anything but I want to try the pictures. I’ve never heard of peaches in a rice pudding it sounds delicious and I will try that the next time I make rice pudding. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@barbarapadgett5538]

Yum. Peaches are great in rice pudding!

[@gloriarangott8803]

I absolutely LOVE the setting you've used here..especially the double handled cup♡

[@bootsiekeegan4401]

My comment about raisins well it depends on what raisins are being put in ! No i dont like them in rice pudding yes i like them in hot cross buns for lent & Easter... Peaches sounds great in rice pudding gotta try that🎉... Your funny when your not trying to be makes me smile & laugh this is a compliment😅❤

[@_Ms.L_]

This looks like a fabulous recipe, thank you. I've tried so many and can't find one that I like, but starting with a custard base sounds delicious. I don't like raisins at all and am the president of the raisin haters club, haha!

[@artistscatalogue7068]

Heavenly rice pudding! I love the texture of the peaches in the pudding. THANK YOU!

[@sharonmillsap1744]

I don't like raisins alone! Love them in food.

[@joanneortiz6715]

I made the chicken and dumplings w Bisquick they are delicious! I like to put parsley on them😊

[@janesavage4733]

I too hate raisins and sultanas. It looks like rats have been in the food and I don’t like fruit cake with them in it either. I love rice pudding but have never thought of putting fruit into it. Thank you Kevin, I always learn something new when I watch your videos.

[@RedlovesThunder]

I love your idea of peaches :)

[@faustinabeninato948]

He should have added the raisins instead of the peaches. Personally Raisins have been my all time favorite since childhood. I used to snack on mini boxes of Sun Maid Raisins. I will try different Rice Pudding recipes. Thank you for an enjoyable session in your kitchen!