Authentic Italian Rice Pudding

Treat your taste buds to this authentic Italian rice pudding made with a silky-smooth combo of cream and real custard.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 394 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 6 cups whole milk
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup white sugar, divided
• 0.75 cup Arborio rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.

Step 2

Mix milk, rice, 1/2 of the sugar, vanilla extract, and salt together in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil.

Step 3

Blend remaining sugar with whole eggs and yolks in a bowl to make a creamy custard.

Step 4

Reduce heat of the milk mixture. Let simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 30 to 40 minutes. Fold in the custard. Heat until thickened again, about 5 minutes more.

Step 5

Remove the milk and custard mixture from heat. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Fold in the whipped cream. Pour pudding into a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.