Preparing Rice Pudding

• Make the rice pudding you want to freeze according to your recipe. If the recipe calls for fruit or nut additions, leave those out and add them when you’re ready to eat the pudding instead of freezing them together. Let the rice pudding cool completely to room temperature before freezing it. You can place the rice pudding dish in an ice bath to cool it quickly and safely if necessary.

Freezing Rice Pudding

• Place the rice pudding in a freezer-safe container and seal tightly. Using containers that are not freezer safe can cause freezer burn and impact the quality of the rice pudding. Freeze rice pudding for up to three months, though the sooner you eat it, the better it will taste.

Thawing Rice Pudding

• The best way to thaw rice pudding is overnight in the refrigerator, but you can use a microwave or a saucepan over low heat to thaw it as well. Do not thaw rice pudding at room temperature, as the milk will spoil. Consume the pudding within a day or two of thawing and refrigerate it when you are not eating it.