Almond Milk Rice Pudding

A ramekin on rice pudding topped with ground cinnamon with a blue teacloth beside.

5 from 1 vote

This delightful almond milk rice pudding is made without dairy or eggs! It is rich in flavor, creamy, and incredibly comforting to have. An easy one-pot recipe that is ready in an hour.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: British

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 213kcal

Author: Meesha

Ingredients

1 cup white rice (Jasmine, arborio, sushi, calrose)
7 cups almond milk (or another plant-based milk)
¼-1/3 cup sugar more to taste (table sugar, brown sugar, coconut sugar, sugar substitutes)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon vegan butter (optional)

Instructions

Rinse rice under running water until the water turns clear. Drain well.
In a saucepan, add 6 ½ cups of almond milk and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add rice and cook at medium to medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes or until the mixture is thick and creamy, stirring frequently. You might need to add more milk/ water if the mixture thickens up too much.
Stir in the remaining ½ cup of milk and butter. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
Top your pudding with desired toppings, if using. Your almond milk rice pudding is ready to be served.

Notes

Helpful tips

Serve warm or chilled - If you prefer cold rice pudding, allow freshly cooked pudding to cool down completely, then transfer it to an airtight container. Let it chill in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
Using leftover rice - You can opt for cooked rice if you have it on hand. Use up to 3 cups of cooked rice, and reduce milk to 3-3 ½ cups, adding more if needed. You will only need to cook it for 10-15 minutes.
Topping ideas - Some common toppings for rice pudding include chocolate chips or chunks, maple syrup, berries, bananas, and nut butter.

Storing - Leftover almond milk rice pudding can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You can also portion pudding into individual portions and freeze them for up to 3 months.

Reheating - Let frozen rice pudding thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. You can reheat rice pudding in the microwave or a saucepan. Add a splash of water or milk to loosen up the pudding before heating.

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