Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for baked rice pudding, perfect for a creamy dessert with a golden top:
Baked Rice Pudding Recipe
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 1 cup short-grain rice (like arborio or pudding rice)
- 4 cups whole milk (or a mix of milk and cream for extra richness)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup raisins or other dried fruit (optional)
- A pinch of nutmeg (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). - Cook the Rice:
In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, 3 cups milk, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and most of the milk is absorbed. - Mix Remaining Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla, butter, remaining 1 cup of milk, and cinnamon. Add raisins if using. - Combine & Pour:
Slowly stir the egg mixture into the cooked rice. Pour the mixture into a lightly buttered baking dish. - Bake:
Bake for 30–40 minutes, until the pudding is set and the top is lightly golden. - Cool & Serve:
Let the pudding cool slightly before serving. Sprinkle with a little nutmeg or cinnamon if desired. Can be served warm or chilled.
💡 Tips:
- For extra creaminess, use half cream, half milk.
- You can also top it with toasted almonds or a drizzle of caramel for a decadent twist.
If you want, I can also give a quick version using the oven and just one pot, which is even easier and still delicious. Do you want me to share that?