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Cozy Leftover Rice Pudding Recipe with Warm Cinnamon and Raisins Made Easy

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A comforting and easy-to-make rice pudding using leftover rice, warm cinnamon, and plump raisins. Perfect as a cozy dessert or sweet breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (400 grams) leftover cooked rice (jasmine or basmati recommended)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk (or milk alternative like almond or oat milk)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream (optional but recommended)
  • 1/3 cup (65 grams) granulated sugar (brown sugar can be used)
  • 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (75 grams) raisins (soaked in warm water or rum for 10 minutes)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Place 1/2 cup raisins in a small bowl and cover with warm water or rum. Let soak for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 2 cups whole milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Warm over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 2 cups leftover cooked rice. Reduce heat to low and cook gently, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, for 15-20 minutes until thick and creamy.
  4. Add 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir well to combine.
  5. Drain raisins and fold them into the pudding along with 1 tablespoon butter. Stir continuously until raisins are warmed through and pudding is thick but spoonable.
  6. Adjust consistency if needed: add a splash of milk if too thick or cook longer if too thin.
  7. Serve warm immediately or chill in the fridge for a few hours to let flavors meld.

Notes

Use low heat and stir frequently to prevent sticking or burning. Soak raisins in warm water or rum for at least 10 minutes to plump them up. Adjust sugar to taste depending on sweetness of leftover rice. For vegan version, substitute dairy milk and cream with plant-based alternatives and butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine.

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