Frosted Warm Rice Dessert (Printable)
Fluffy warm rice topped with creamy vanilla frosting. A cozy, sweet dessert or breakfast treat that's easy to prepare.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Rice Base
01 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
02 - 2 cups whole milk
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Frosting
05 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup powdered sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - 2 tablespoons milk as needed
→ Topping
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine rice, milk, salt, and butter. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
02 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and most milk is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
03 - In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar while beating until combined. Stir in vanilla extract. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until frosting reaches smooth, spreadable consistency.
04 - Fluff warm rice with a fork and spoon into serving bowls while still warm. Spread or dollop frosting generously over rice.
05 - If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon and toasted nuts for added flavor and texture. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between warm fluffy rice and cool creamy frosting creates an unexpectedly perfect texture that feels like edible comfort.
- It comes together in just 35 minutes with everyday ingredients you likely have on hand right now.
02 -
- The rice must still be hot when you add the frosting, creating that magical melting effect that makes this dish unique.
- Letting the cooked rice stand covered for those 5 minutes isnt optional, its when the final moisture absorption happens that gives you perfectly tender but not mushy grains.
03 -
- Keep the heat low when simmering the rice, as milk can quickly boil over and create a spectacular mess, a lesson I learned the hard way during my first attempt.
- Room temperature cream cheese is non-negotiable for smooth frosting, so remember to take it out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before you start cooking.