Description
This Amazing Old Fashioned Rice Pudding is a comforting and classic dessert made with Minute Rice, milk, raisins, and warm spices. Baked to creamy perfection, it can be enjoyed warm or chilled, offering a nostalgic, sweet treat that’s easy to prepare and satisfyingly rich.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Pudding Ingredients
- 2/3 cup Minute Rice
- 2 3/4 cups milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Cinnamon, to sprinkle
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 1-quart baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and to add a slight buttery flavor to the edges of the pudding.
- Combine Ingredients: In the buttered baking dish, mix together the Minute Rice, milk, raisins, sugar, butter, salt, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Make sure all ingredients are evenly distributed for uniform flavor and texture.
- Bake the Pudding: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour. Stir the mixture carefully after the first 15 minutes to prevent the rice from clumping and to evenly distribute the heat. Stir again once the pudding is done baking to incorporate any surface ingredients.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the rice pudding from the oven and sprinkle cinnamon over the top for an aromatic finish. Serve the pudding warm for a creamy, comforting experience, or chill it to enjoy its thickened texture as a cool dessert.
Notes
- Stirring during baking helps prevent rice from clumping and ensures even cooking.
- For a creamier pudding, you can substitute part of the milk with cream.
- Adjust sugar to your taste or use a sugar substitute to reduce sweetness.
- Raisins can be soaked in warm water or rum before adding for plumper, softer bites.
- This pudding thickens as it cools—serve chilled if you prefer a firmer texture.
