Easy Baked Rice Pudding Recipe + VIDEO
This cozy baked rice pudding recipe is easy to make with a handful of pantry staples and warm spices. It's a rustic, sweet, and comforting dessert that's sure to delight!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried white rice (or 3 cups cooked rice)
- 4 cups half & half
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup raisins (black or golden)
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Set out a 9 x 9-inch baking dish or 11-inch round quiche dish. Grease the baking dish and set aside.
- 2
Set a large sauce pot on the stovetop for the rice. Cook the rice according to the package instructions. (This usually includes 1 cup of rice and 2 cups water. Simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes.) Once the rice is cooked, fluff and set aside to cool.
- 3
Once the rice has cooled, set out a large mixing bowl. Add the half and half, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk well to combine.
- 4
Then mix in the cooked rice and raisins. Stir until well coated.
- 5
Carefully spoon (or pour) the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish. Smooth out in an even layer. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the sides are set but the center is still jiggly. In an 11-inch pan, the time will be 35-40 minutes, and in a 9-inch dish 40-45 minutes.
- 6
Remove from the oven and allow the mixture to cool and sit for at least 20 minutes. Served warm or at room temperature.