10 Old-Fashioned Desserts to Try from Grandma's Recipe Box

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Rice Pudding

Warm, creamy, and lightly spiced, homemade rice pudding is the ultimate comfort dessert. Made with simple pantry staples, this stovetop classic transforms humble rice into a rich, velvety treat with just the right touch of cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s a budget-friendly, no-fuss treat that makes use of leftover rice, proving that the simplest ingredients often create the most heartwarming dishes.

Ingredients (for 4-6 servings):

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup uncooked white rice (or 1 ½ cups cooked rice)
• ? cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 egg (optional, for extra richness)
• ¼ cup raisins (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, cream, rice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
2. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 min., or until the rice is tender and the mixture thickens. If using cooked rice, reduce the cooking time to 10-15 min.
3. In a small bowl, beat the egg. Slowly stir in a few spoonfuls of the hot pudding mixture to temper the egg, then gradually whisk it back into the saucepan. Cook for 2-3 min., stirring constantly, until the pudding is glossy and rich.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and raisins, if using. Let sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5. Serve warm or chilled, with a sprinkle of extra cinnamon or a dollop of whipped cream on top!

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