Condensed Milk Baked Rice Pudding (Printable)
Golden baked rice pudding enriched with condensed milk and cinnamon; serve warm or chilled.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 3/4 cup uncooked short-grain rice
→ Dairy & Liquids
02 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
03 - 3 cups whole milk
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Sweeteners & Flavorings
05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra for sprinkling
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Optional
09 - 1/2 cup raisins or sultanas
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter.
02 - Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain thoroughly.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together condensed milk, whole milk, melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well-combined.
04 - Stir rinsed rice and, if desired, raisins or sultanas into the milk mixture until evenly incorporated.
05 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Gently stir to ensure even rice distribution.
06 - Bake uncovered for 1 hour, stirring gently every 20 minutes, until the mixture is set and the top is lightly golden.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm or chilled, sprinkled with additional ground cinnamon if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This pudding practically makes itself in the oven and ends up decadently creamy thanks to condensed milk.
- It always brings smiles, whether served warm as comfort food or chilled as a refreshing treat in summertime.
02 -
- If you skip stirring during baking, the rice sinks and leaves a dense layer at the bottom—I've learned this from a few distracted afternoons.
- Leaving the pudding to cool makes it thicken more than you'd expect—a splash of milk when reheating revives the perfect creaminess.
03 -
- Baking it in a wider dish means more golden top and less waiting for everyone’s favorite scoop.
- Adding the raisins after the initial whisking prevents them from getting too mushy—just fold in at the last mix.