Description
Classic Rice Pudding from the Pioneer Woman combines creamy comfort with nostalgic sweetness. Rich milky dessert delivers pure homestyle satisfaction for classic dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup medium-grain white rice
- 2 cups milk (1%)
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup butter
- 8 oz sweetened condensed milk (adjust if needed)
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsps heavy cream
- 1 tbsp salted butter
- 1 whole egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup raisins (golden or regular)
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup bourbon or other whiskey (optional)
- 1 tbsp bourbon or other whiskey (optional)
- Dash ground cinnamon
- Dash ground nutmeg
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Bourbon Raisin Preparation: Submerge raisins in bourbon, allowing them to plump and absorb rich, spirited essence for one hour.
- Rice Base Creation: In a nonstick saucepan, combine rice, water, whole milk, heavy cream, unsalted butter, and kosher salt, blending ingredients thoroughly.
- Initial Cooking Phase: Elevate heat to medium-high, bringing mixture to a robust boil while stirring periodically, then immediately reduce temperature to low, covering saucepan and allowing rice to simmer gently for 22-27 minutes until grains become supremely tender.
- Caramel-Pecan Sauce Development: Concurrently, melt butter in a separate pan, introducing dark brown sugar and light corn syrup, then fold in chopped pecans and optional whiskey, simmering for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Final Pudding Enhancement: After rice cooking completes, fold in sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and freshly grated nutmeg, returning pan to low heat for 4-5 minutes.
- Egg Integration: Carefully temper beaten egg by gradually introducing hot rice mixture, then incorporate egg and drained raisins, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer warm, creamy rice pudding into individual bowls, lavishly drizzling with decadent caramel-pecan sauce, serving immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Bourbon Soak Tip: Let raisins marinate in bourbon for at least one hour to enhance their flavor and create a rich, boozy depth.
- Liquid Ratio Warning: Stir frequently during initial boiling to prevent rice from sticking or burning at the bottom of the pan.
- Egg Tempering Technique: Slowly introduce hot rice mixture to beaten egg to prevent scrambling, ensuring a smooth, creamy texture.
- Sauce Consistency Check: Cook caramel-pecan sauce until it reaches a slightly thickened state, which typically takes 3-4 minutes over medium heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg