
Salted Caramel Rice Pudding
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This salted caramel rice pudding is one of my absolute favorite desserts to make when I want something comforting but not overly complicated. The whole thing comes together in just over an hour, and most of the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen, making it incredibly budget friendly. Rice is packed with B vitamins that help with energy, so you can feel a little better about indulging. The real magic happens when that homemade caramel meets creamy rice, topped with a whisper of flaky sea salt that brings everything into perfect balance. Trust me, this is the kind of dessert that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen, but you'll have it on the table faster than you'd expect.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400rice
- 400 Lmilk
- 300 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 10 gsalt
- 200 gcaramel sauce(store-bought or homemade)
- 5 gflaky sea salt
- 2eggs
- 1vanilla extract
- ½ gcinnamon
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Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
Tip: Stir constantly to prevent scorching.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the rice, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure the rice is well coated with the egg mixture.
- 3
Add the dry ingredients to the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
Tip: Reduce heat to low if the mixture starts to boil over.
- 4
Stir in the butter and caramel sauce until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the caramel.
- 5
Transfer the pudding to a serving dish and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Tip: You can also sprinkle some extra sea salt on top of each serving if desired.
- 6
Let the pudding cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Tip: This will allow the flavors to meld together and the pudding to set properly.
- 7
Serve chilled, garnished with an extra sprinkle of flaky sea salt if desired.
Tip: You can also serve with a side of fresh fruit or whipped cream if you prefer.
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