Baked Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is as versatile as it is delicious. Use simple ingredients, as in this easy, basic recipe, or enhance the pudding with fruit, flavorings or toppings for a delectable finale to an elaborate meal. Adjust the consistency by adding beaten eggs or substituting cream or half-and-half for the milk. Curb calories without sacrificing flavor by using skim milk and low-calorie sweeteners. Reduce preparation time by pre-cooking the rice or using quick-cooking rice. Bake it in the oven or cook it on the stove top. With a bit of experimentation using these basic ingredients, you can create a rice pudding recipe to call your very own. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Spoon
- Buttered 2 qt. baking dish with cover
- 4 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup uncooked rice (not quick-cooking)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for dusting (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°.
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Combine milk, sugar and salt in the baking dish; stir to blend. Mix in the rice and raisins. Sprinkle a dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg over the top, if desired.
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Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for approximately 1 1/2 hours, stirring periodically for a more even consistency.
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Remove from oven. Allow to cool slightly.
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Serve warm or cold, alone or with cream or whipped cream topping.
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Refrigerate any leftovers.
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Tips & Warnings
This version is mildly sweet. If you prefer a sweeter version, increase the sugar by 1/4 cup.
Currants, sultanas or diced apples can be used in place of raisins.
Use half white sugar, half brown sugar for richer flavor.
Add a teaspoon of vanilla or 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring for variety.
As the rice and raisins expand during baking, the mixture may boil over. Place a cookie sheet on the lower rack to catch any overflow.
Allow the just-out-of-the-oven pudding to cool slightly.
References
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