Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Rice Pudding 3.1 (111) Servings: 6 Martha shares one of her favorite recipes for rice pudding, one of Martha's top things she thinks everyone should know. Directions In a medium saucepan, combine rice, milk, vanilla bean and seeds, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until rice is tender and liquid has absorbed, about 40 to 45 minutes. Remove vanilla bean; stir in orange zest and heavy cream. Rice pudding may be served at room temperature or chilled.