Old-Fashioned Baked Rice Pudding
Let the oven do the work for you in this baked version of your favorite old-fashioned rice pudding made with creamy milk, vanilla, white rice and sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 bags Success® White Rice
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter, for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare rice according to package directions.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
Step 3
Stir in the rice and raisins (if using) into the milk mixture until fully combined.
Step 4
Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with butter. Pour mixture into the dish. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon on top. Place in a water bath (see recipe tip) and bake for 45 minutes or until the pudding is set and lightly golden.
Step 5
Allow the rice pudding to cool slightly before serving. It can be enjoyed warm or chilled.
Recipe Tips
How to do a water bath:
– Place a baking dish inside of and even larger baking dish or roasting pan.
– Fill with water halfway up the smaller baking dish.
– Place in ovenA water bath is a method used to ensure even cooking and preventing cracking.
