Black rice cooked with coconut milk makes a creamy rice pudding that's absolutely stunning with some bright strawberries or fresh mango slices alongside. ...get the recipe
Fun Food Holidays™
August 9th, 2025 is National Rice Pudding Day

In Charles Dickens' days, rice pudding was a working class filler that was bland and not always one's preferred menu item. Today, the availability of so many spices and sweeteners have made rice pudding an international preference.
Peruse CDK's rice pudding recipes and search for your ethnic heritage's adaptation of this classic dish.
Recipes to celebrate National Rice Pudding Day
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Vanilla Rice PuddingServes/Makes 10 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
Rich and creamy, this simple rice pudding made with instant rice and vanilla pudding mix can be served hot or cold. ...get the recipe
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Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)Serves/Makes 6 / Ready In: 30-60 minutes
A popular Mexican recipe, this rice pudding can be served warm or cold as a dessert, breakfast, or anytime sweet treat. ...get the recipe
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Easy Coconut Rice PuddingServes/Makes 4 / Ready In: 30-60 minutes
Never given rice pudding a shot? It's tough to go wrong with coconut milk, so this super simple recipe is a perfect way to try it out. ...get the recipe
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Rice Pudding With Instant RiceServes/Makes 4 / Ready In: 30-60 minutes
Normally rice pudding can take several hours but this version uses instant rice which cuts down the cooking time yet tastes just as good as using regular rice. ...get the recipe
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Old Fashioned Baked Rice PuddingServes/Makes 8 / Ready In: 2-5 hrs
There's nothing quite like a warm, homey bowl of rice pudding. The rich custard base is studded with plump raisins and flavorful cinnamon, making each bite even more delicious. ...get the recipe
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Perfect Rice PuddingServes/Makes 6 / Ready In: 2-5 hrs
An easy way to make rice pudding. It calls for white rice, sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, nutmeg or cinnamon. ...get the recipe
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