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Our favourite creamy and comforting rice pudding recipes

From speedy cheats to spiced twists, we’ve got all the cosy rice pudding recipes you’ll ever need

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Whether you like yours traditional, lightly spiced, or with a rich chocolatey twist, we’ve got you covered with our favourite creamy and comforting rice pudding recipes. Plus, there’s even a fun white chocolate dipped ice cream version, too. Serve with a spoonful of jam and dig in.

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Salted butterscotch rice pudding

salted butterscotch rice pudding

A rice pudding is such a comforting treat and we've toasted the rice in this recipe to ramp up the flavour.

Recipe: Salted butterscotch rice pudding

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Chai and Dark Chocolate Rice Pudding

chai dark chocolate rice pudding
Alex Luck

Chocolate chips hold their shape better than chopped chocolate, but if you prefer you could use roughly chopped dark chocolate from a bar instead.

Recipe: Chai and Dark Chocolate Rice Pudding

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Cheat’s Rice Pudding

cheat’s rice pudding recipe

Using microwave rice means that this pudding is super speedy and very easy.

Recipe: Cheat’s Rice Pudding Recipe

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Bakewell rice pudding

bakewell rice pudding

We’ve served our individual rice puddings chilled, but you could serve yours straight from the pan and hot if you prefer.

Recipe: Bakewell rice pudding

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Cardamom rice pudding

cardamom rice pudding
Steve Baxter

Slowly cooking on the hob gives this recipe a really creamy finish.

Recipe: Cardamom rice pudding

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Slow cooker rice pudding

slow cooker rice pudding
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Proper hug-in-a-bowl comfort food.

Recipe: Slow cooker rice pudding

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Lighter spiced rice pudding

Spiced Rice Pudding

We’ve lightened one of our favourite winter puds by using semi-skimmed milk and reducing the sugar – but trust us, the warming spices and zingy citrus notes make sure this family favourite remains just as comforting as it should be.

Recipe: Lighter spiced rice pudding

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Raspberry Rice Pudding Ice Pops

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Sweet and creamy yet refreshing. Everyone will love this fun, trendy, get-ahead dessert.

Recipe: Raspberry Rice Pudding Ice Pops

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Stove-top rice pudding

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Elegant in its simplicity, flavoured with a traditional bay leaf.

Recipe: Stove-top rice pudding

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Semolina Crème Brulée

semolina creme brulee
Mike English

A speedy dessert that's a cross between rice pudding and a crème brulée.

Recipe: Semolina Crème Brulée

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