[M]y December food-brain (because that’s totally a thing) is in overdrive. By overdrive I mean that exactly all I want to consume is that which is creamy, gooey, warm, and satisfying. I’ll take a pot pie of any and every sort. I’ll take dumplings in everything. Can we put cream cheese in everything from now until next May? I thought so.
Rice pudding fits perfectly into these creamy, gooey, warm, satisfying December needs. It’s ultra/ultimate/extreme/everything ever. By adding eggnog, well… now I’ve gone and done it. Christmas game ovah.
I’ve never been one to sit down and enjoy a nice tall glass of eggnog. It’s feels like sipping melted ice cream. BUT! Something about the rich texture and pale yellow hue still has me smitten. Adding eggnog to rice pudding, adds the luscious holiday flavor and skips the too-thick for sipping situation. See? We smart.
Jasmine rice is long-grain and delicate. Perfect for rice pudding.
Cooked, just so in water with a bit of salt and a few strips of lemon zest.
Lemon zest is removed and sugar, nutmeg, milk, and vanilla extract are added to the cooked rice.
I cooked the milky rice over low heat until the mixture thicken to the consistency of… almost a thick rice stew.
The eggnog is stirred in after the pudding is thickened. Cook it a bit more over low heat until it feels dreamy. You’ll know when things get dreamy.
I leave my rice pudding a little loose. The rice will absorb more liquid as it cools in the refrigerator.
A little extra ground nutmeg and here we are a comfort perfection.
These bowls are for show, rice pudding is best eaten directly from the pot with the biggest spoon possible.
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Eggnog Rice Pudding
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 60
Description
Rich, creamy, holiday-spiced rice pudding. Ultra festive and comforting.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup Jasmine rice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 strips lemon zest
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup eggnog
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in rice, salt, and lemon zest. Turn the heat to low and simmer the rice, covered, until all of the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove and discard the lemon zest.
- Over low heat, add 3 cups of milk, nutmeg, sugar, and vanilla extract to the cooked rice. . Bring to a low boil, stirring often so the milk doesn’t burn. Stir often, until the milk cooks down and the rice is creamy, about 20 minutes. Add the eggnog and cook for 10 minutes more, until thickened. Place in a large bowl or serving dishes to cool. Serve cold or at room temperature. Garnish with ground nutmeg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
Kelly
I am making this on Christmas eve! Thanks for the recipe! (I hate to do this but just a note that there are a few typos in the first line of the recipe’s written instructions – pretty sure you didn’t mean “stir the die” with the salt and lemon zest :)
Myra
Glad someone caught it. i was just going to comment. :) Can’t wait to try it
joythebaker
Thank you both! I appreciate your eye!
Claire
What a gorgeous way to enjoy eggnog! Definitely trying this, either this year or next.
SusanR
This sounds wonderful! I have brown jasmine rice in the pantry. Will that work? Thank you.
Lori
I’ve never been a rice pudding person, but you make me consider it!
dani
Yum! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Joy!
Ksenia @ At the Immigrant's Table
You’ve made me crave eggnog in my oatmeal now. And I’ve got no vegan eggnog. Vow is me.
Vicki B
Brilliant!!!!!
Girl Named Allyn
Straight out of the pot really enhances the aroma, I find.
Or at least that’s what I tell myself.
joythebaker
it’s like a rice pudding steam facial.
Girl Named Allyn
Perfect for my dream food-based spa
Jaclyn
I’m not a huge fan of drinking eggnog straight either, but put it in anything, and I have a hard time resisting! This rice pudding is no exception. Can’t wait to try it!
Kathryn
This looks divine! And I recently found a recipe for vegan eggnog so this is something I will have to try :)
xx Kathryn
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joythebaker
this would be a great recipe to make vegan with almond milk and vegan eggnog!
Shae
This looks incredible! I might have to give it a try.
pokupcicmarina
This looks delicious, but I prefer cooking rice in a milk, not in water, for my rice pudding.
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joythebaker
great!
gringalicioustori
I already love rice pudding but I bet it’s incredible with eggnog! Pinned!
Emily @ Life on Food
This looks amazing. I agree eggnog on its own is a bit much but I love baking with it. The rice sounds divine!
Millie l Add A Little
This looks amazing Joy!! So creamy and decadent!
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