Holiday Eggnog Rice Pudding

Warm up your holidays with the comforting, festive flavors of Holiday Eggnog Rice Pudding! This delightful dessert combines velvety Arborio rice with creamy eggnog and whole milk, sweetened with granulated sugar and infused with aromatic vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Slowly simmered for a luscious, custard-like texture, this pudding is made extra indulgent with a touch of butter and optional plump raisins. Whether served warm or chilled, it pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of spice for garnish. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in, this easy-to-make recipe is a deliciously nostalgic twist on classic rice pudding that’s sure to become a festive favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 2 cups Water
• 3 cups Eggnog
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup Raisins (optional)
• 0 for garnish Whipped cream (optional)
• 0 for garnish Additional ground cinnamon or nutmeg

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the Arborio rice and water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water is mostly absorbed.

Step 2

Reduce heat to low and add the eggnog, whole milk, and granulated sugar to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.

Step 3

Continue to cook on low heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning, for about 25-30 minutes, or until the rice becomes tender and the mixture thickens. If the pudding becomes too thick, you can add a splash of milk or eggnog to adjust the consistency.

Step 4

Once the rice is tender and creamy, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and unsalted butter until well combined.

Step 5

If using raisins, fold them into the pudding at this point.

Step 6

Allow the pudding to cool slightly before serving to let the flavors meld and to thicken further.

Step 7

Serve warm or chilled in individual bowls. Optionally, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg for garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1824.7 grams (1824.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1911

Total Fat 50.20g	64%
Saturated Fat 30.10g	151%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 429mg	143%
Sodium 453mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 256.90g	93%
Dietary Fiber 4.60g	16%
Total Sugars 189.30g
Protein 41.60g	83%

Vitamin D 395IU	1977%
Calcium 1200mg	92%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 1781mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.5%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 62.4%