Measure out the amount of rice, sugar, and whole milk.

Pour the whole milk into a saucepan and add the rice and vanilla extract. Place it over medium heat and slowly bring the mixture to a boil.

Once the mixture is boiling, reduce the heat to low. Stir regularly to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom, and let it thicken.

After about 20 minutes, when the rice is almost cooked and the mixture begins to thicken, stir in the sugar. Let it simmer gently for a few more minutes while continuing to stir.

When the rice pudding has reached the desired thickness, divide the mixture into bowls. Sprinkle each bowl with a little brown sugar for a delicious finish. Enjoy!