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Cinnamon rice pudding

A gentle simmer. A bowl of comfort.

Let a whole cinnamon stick gently flavor the milk as rice turns soft and creamy. This simple stovetop pudding is lovely warm, with a spoonful of apple compote alongside.

Prep 5 minCook 37 minRest 5 minServes 4Easy · one saucepan
Gather your ingredientsLet’s make it ↓
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Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.

GET EVERYTHING READY

Everything you’ll need.

For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.

Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.

What equipment do I need?

Heavy-bottomed stainless-steel saucepan, sieve, spoon and tongs.

The recipe at a glance.

See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.

  1. STEP 1Warm the milk and rice3–5 min
  2. STEP 2Let it turn creamy25–30 min
  3. STEP 3Sweeten gently2 min
  4. STEP 4Rest and spoon into bowls5 min rest

FOLLOW ALONG

4 simple steps.
One delicious result.

  1. Illustrative preparation stage 1
    STEP 1 / 43–5 min

    Warm the milk and rice

    Medium-low heat

    Have ready

    Rice · milk · cinnamon stick

    1. Put rinsed, drained rice, milk and the cinnamon stick in the saucepan.
    2. Warm for 3–5 minutes, stirring, until small bubbles appear around the edges.
    Next: Let it turn creamy ↓
  2. Illustrative preparation stage 2
    STEP 2 / 425–30 min

    Let it turn creamy

    Very gentle simmer, uncovered

    Have ready

    Stir often, scraping the base

    1. Reduce to a very gentle simmer.
    2. Cook uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring frequently and scraping the bottom.
    3. If the milk reduces before the rice is tender, add a small splash of water and keep cooking.

    Why this step matters
    Gentle heat keeps the milk from catching while the rice slowly softens.

    Cinnamon Sticks Whole pouchSPICE MAGICCinnamon Sticks WholeView this spice →Next: Sweeten gently ↓
  3. Illustrative preparation stage 3
    STEP 3 / 42 min

    Sweeten gently

    Low heat

    Have ready

    Remove cinnamon · sugar · pinch of salt

    1. Remove the cinnamon stick with tongs.
    2. Stir in sugar and a pinch of salt.
    3. Cook for 2 minutes over low heat.
    4. Taste a cooled spoonful and adjust sweetness if needed.
    Next: Rest and spoon into bowls ↓
  4. Illustrative preparation stage 4
    STEP 4 / 45 min rest

    Rest and spoon into bowls

    Off the heat

    Have ready

    Divide into four small bowls

    1. Turn off the heat.
    2. Rest for 5 minutes, then divide among four small bowls.

AT THE TABLE

A few good things alongside.

Warm apple compote

See the recipe →

Plain shortbread

Cinnamon tea

See the recipe →

AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.

A few things worth knowing.

Ingredients and allergens

Contains milk. Rice variety and pan size change the cooking time; softness matters more than the timer. Whole cinnamon is removed, not eaten.

Resting and serving

Refrigerate leftovers promptly in shallow covered containers within 2 hours; use within 3–4 days. Do not leave cooked rice at room temperature to cool for hours.

FROM YOUR SPICE SHELF

Spices for this recipe.

Cinnamon Sticks Whole pouchSPICE MAGICCinnamon Sticks WholeView this spice →

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