Dessert for 6
Rice Pudding
$3.43for 470 minServes 6
Rice gently simmers in sweet milk with vanilla beans until creamy, then rests until thick enough to spoon.
Photo: foodiecrush.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Milk, 34 oz$0.04/oz typical | 34 oz | $1.36Typical price |
 | Rice, 3.25 oz$0.08/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $0.26Typical price |
 | Dried fruit and raisins, 0.75 oz$0.45/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.15 | ||
Swaps
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap rice for quinoaabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetDesserts
Typical price
$0.86 per serving$3.43 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup white rice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 whole vanilla beans
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- cinnamon (optional)
- nutmeg (optional)
Steps
- Split the vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape the seeds into a large saucepan.
- Add the pods, milk, rice, sugar, and salt to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook uncovered over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring often, until the rice is tender and creamy.
- Remove the vanilla pods and let the pudding rest for 15 minutes before serving.
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