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Vanilla Rice Pudding

Recipe by William on InstagramAdded 31 October 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A silky, ultra‑creamy vanilla rice pudding made with just five simple ingredients. The fragrant vanilla beans infuse the milk and cream, while the rice absorbs the sweet, velvety liquid for a comforting dessert that's perfect for any occasion.

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Vanilla Rice Pudding by William, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Pour the whole milk into a pot and add the heavy cream.

  2. Split the vanilla bean, scrape the seeds, and add both the seeds and the pod to the milk mixture.

  3. Add the granulated sugar and the round rice to the pot.

  4. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to simmer.

  5. Continue to simmer gently, stirring from time to time, until the rice is tender and the pudding has thickened.

  6. Remove the pot from the heat, discard the vanilla pod, and let the rice pudding cool.

  7. Cover and refrigerate the pudding until it is fully set and ultra‑creamy.

Tips while you cook

Stir regularly while heating
Stir the mixture occasionally during heating.
Remove the vanilla pod
Discard the vanilla pod after cooking before cooling.
Cool before refrigerating
Let the pudding cool at room temperature before covering and refrigerating to set properly.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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