Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding

• 🔸 Low and slow is non-negotiable

• 🔸 Stir with intention—scrape every time

• 🔸 Deeper broil color = deeper flavor (never blackened)

• 🔸 Skin on top? Stir it in—or skim for ultra-smooth

• 🔸 Say “Ready?” before serving. Ritual matters.

Delicious Variations

Cardamom Dream
½ tsp ground cardamom + 2 crushed pods while simmering

Apple-Cinnamon
Fold in 1 cup sautéed apples + 1 tsp cinnamon at the end

Dairy-Free Joy
Full-fat coconut milk + 2 tbsp cornstarch slurry at 45 minutes

Grandma’s Raisin
½ cup rum-soaked raisins stirred in at the end

Storage & Make-Ahead

• Refrigerate: Up to 4 days, covered

• Reheat: Add 1–2 tbsp milk; warm gently

• Make-ahead: Simmer base 1 day ahead; broil before serving

• Freezing: Not recommended—texture softens

Final Thought

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