Pumpkin Rice Pudding

Name: Pumpkin Rice Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups whole milk; 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 large eggs, beaten; 3 cups cooked rice; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Vanilla ice cream, optional

"This pudding is the queen of comfort foods!" relates field editor Dee Falk of Stromsburg, Nebraska. "It's creamy, spicy and smells incredible while baking. It's a great way to use up leftover rice, too."

Ingredients

4 cups whole milk
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs, beaten
3 cups cooked rice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, over medium heat.
Gradually whisk a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat. Stir in rice and vanilla.
Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm with ice cream if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Originally published as Pumpkin Rice Pudding in Taste of Home October/November 2004

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CherieL

Dec 24, 2010

Mine has been in a half an hour and its still juicy and not done
adriennef

Nov 7, 2010

I had leftover rice and thought of trying rice pudding. It was great !! I added pecans and everyone loved it!
BruceNewcomer

Nov 6, 2010

While I enjoyed this very much, it needed more rice to taste like a true rice pudding. Next time I make this, I will increase the rice to at least 4 cups. I also added raisins, dried cranberries, and slivered almonds to the mix.
nd_mom

Nov 5, 2010

I made this and thought I followed the recipe exact. For some reason, it took over an hour to get done. The texture and flavor just were not that great.
Elsiesue

Oct 18, 2010

Delicious served with a dollop of whipped cream, or a light sprinkling of cinnamon- sugar.
cindymh

Oct 16, 2010

Delicious!! And easy to make!! Good with ice cream or just by itself!!