Right after the rice pudding cooks, I add more milk to cool it off faster AND to make it creamier. You can also add more butter. Serve as is, or try these other fun options: Topping options: - chopped nuts, bananas, fresh fruit or berries, coconut shavings, cocoa powder, chopped up dry fruit. We always serve rice pudding warm, but you can also serve it cold. In that case, use more milk or water before chilling it, or it will be too thick.