Pumpkin Spice Rice Pudding
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This recipe offers a range of sugar for you to adjust the level of sweetness so this seasonal treat can be an indulgent breakfast or a decadent dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) rice
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 3 cups (720 ml) milk (I used Vanilla Unsweetened Almond milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/8 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp-1/3 cup (45-80 ml) brown sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Combine rice, water, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and brown sugar in medium sauce pan.
- Bring to a boil, then lower heat to low, cover and let cook for 20-30 minutes, until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, stirring until combined. Cook another 4-5 minutes until pumpkin is warmed through and add additional milk, if needed.
- Top with whipped cream, brown sugar, almonds, pecans, or even some chocolate or butterscotch chips!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I add the pumpkin puree, and why not at the start?
The pumpkin puree goes in at step 3, after the rice has already cooked for 20–30 minutes in the milk-and-spice mixture. Adding it at the end — and cooking for just another 4–5 minutes — keeps the pumpkin flavor bright and prevents it from breaking down into the background during the long simmer.
The recipe gives a wide sugar range (3 tablespoons to 1/3 cup) — how do I decide?
The excerpt explains this is intentional: a smaller amount (3 tablespoons brown sugar) keeps the dish light enough to serve as breakfast, while the full 1/3 cup makes it rich enough to serve as dessert. Taste after the rice has cooked and adjust before adding the pumpkin.
