Description
Creamy Rice Pudding invites comfort with its silky texture and nostalgic charm. Warm spices and sweet simplicity create a delightful dessert that connects you to cherished culinary memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup rice (white or brown, cooked according to package directions)
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup sugar
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon butter (added to water when cooking rice)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 5 pats of butter (for topping)
Optional and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- Nutmeg (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Prepare rice in a pot, infusing water with a knob of butter during the cooking process until grains are tender and fluffy.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate mixing vessel, creating a smooth, creamy custard base.
- Gently fold the cooked rice into the egg mixture, ensuring each grain is thoroughly coated with the sweet liquid.
- Optional: Incorporate plump raisins throughout the mixture for bursts of fruity texture.
- Transfer the luxurious rice blend into a generously buttered ceramic baking dish, spreading evenly to create a uniform surface.
- Dot the top of the pudding with delicate pats of butter, allowing them to melt and create a rich, golden finish.
- Sprinkle a delicate layer of freshly grated nutmeg across the surface, introducing a warm, aromatic dimension.
- Slide the dish into a preheated oven set at 325°F, allowing the pudding to bake slowly and develop a gloriously set, slightly caramelized top.
- After removing from the oven, permit the pudding to rest and settle for approximately one hour, enabling it to achieve a perfect, creamy consistency.
Notes
- Cook rice with butter to enhance its richness and prevent sticking, creating a smoother texture.
- Use whole milk for a creamier consistency, or substitute with almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting sugar levels or replacing it with honey or maple syrup for a more natural sweetener.
- Experiment with spices like cinnamon or cardamom to add depth and warmth to the classic rice pudding flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg