Recipe Critic Rice Pudding. As soon as the milk reaches boiling point add the rice and lower heat to a simmer. The pudding comes together on the stove in about 30 minutes.
Whisk together the egg sugar vanilla and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy 15 to 20 minutes. This prevents it from scrambling when added to the rice mixture.
Bake uncovered at 375 for 45 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Pour the mixture into the saucepan and stir quickly. Pour 1 2 cup of rice mixture into the bowl of egg and sugar and stir vigorously immediately to temper the egg. Heat the milk and sugar. The pudding comes together on the stove in about 30 minutes.