Creamy, rich baked rice pudding made with condensed milk, tender rice, and warm vanilla. Comforting and nostalgic, served warm or chilled.
1/2 cup short grain white rice
1 cup water
Pinch of salt
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup raisins (optional)
1 tbsp butter, cubed
Ground nutmeg or cinnamon for topping
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
Boil water with salt, add rice, simmer 5 minutes, then drain.
In a large bowl, whisk condensed milk, whole milk, cream, eggs, and vanilla.
Add rice and raisins to the dish. Pour custard mixture over and stir.
Dot with butter and sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon.
Bake 60–75 minutes, stirring once midway.
Let rest 20 minutes before serving warm or chill to serve cold.
Use cooked rice to shorten baking time. Add citrus zest or dried fruits for variety.