Delicious Condensed Milk Baked Rice (Printable Version)
Creamy baked rice pudding sweetened with condensed milk, golden on top and perfect served warm or chilled.
# What You 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 Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter.
02 - Rinse short-grain rice under cold water until water runs clear, then drain thoroughly.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
04 - Stir rinsed rice and, if desired, raisins or sultanas into the milk mixture to evenly distribute.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, stirring gently to ensure even rice dispersion.
06 - Bake uncovered for 1 hour, gently stirring every 20 minutes, until set and the surface is lightly golden.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm or chilled, finishing with a light dusting of ground cinnamon if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- That unbelievably creamy texture is all thanks to the magic of condensed milk—it’s like dessert’s best-kept secret.
- No need for fancy technique: it’s a forgiving recipe even if you get distracted and forget to stir once or twice.
02 -
- Skipping the stirring leads to chewy edges—which are secretly my favorite, but the middle may set unevenly.
- Letting the pudding cool before serving is key; straight from the oven it’s too loose but after a short rest, it sets creamy and luscious.
03 -
- Bake the pudding uncovered—covering it steams the surface and you’ll miss out on that golden top.
- If you want beautiful, plump raisins, soak them in hot water for a few minutes before adding.