The origins of this creamy comfort food may be lost in history. But there is little dispute about rice pudding's widespread popularity. Unlike with many dishes, most people agree on how they like this homey treat. It should be soft, sweet, and simple. Depending on the weather, it can be warm or cold.
Variations are usually subtle.
The milk is important, too. Clearly, cows' milk, coconut milk, and almond milk, all of which are traditional, give dissimilar effects. The milk's richness counts, too, as do such enhancements as butter, cream, and eggs. Usually rice pudding is sweetened with white or brown sugar, honey, or dried fruit, but you can also use maple syrup, jam, date sugar, or fruit juice concentrate. Vanilla rivals cinnamon as the spice of choice.