Mom's Old Fashioned Baked Rice Pudding
A comforting, creamy dessert that brings back the nostalgia of home-cooked goodness. It's not overly sweet, making it a perfect treat for any time of the year.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup raisins optional
- 2 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, set it aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and salt until the sugar is dissolved.
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Slowly add the beaten eggs to the milk mixture, whisking constantly to combine. Add the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, and mix well.
- Stir the cooked rice into the custard mixture. If using raisins, fold them in at this stage.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish. Dot the top with small pieces of butter.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the pudding is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Allow the rice pudding to cool slightly before serving. It can be enjoyed warm or chilled, depending on your preference.