Delicious Condensed Milk Rice Pudding (Printable)
Creamy baked rice pudding with condensed milk, golden top; serve warm or chilled. Makes 6 servings.
# What You'll 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
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter.
02 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Drain thoroughly.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until blended.
04 - Stir rice and, if desired, raisins or sultanas into the prepared liquid mixture.
05 - Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring rice is evenly distributed.
06 - Bake uncovered for 1 hour, stirring gently every 20 minutes until pudding is set and surface is lightly golden.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm or refrigerate until chilled. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon before serving if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Condensed milk turns basic rice into a creamy, nostalgic treat you can whip up with pantry staples.
- Making this baked pudding has rescued more than one lazy Sunday, when dessert sounded nice but effort felt out of reach.
02 -
- If you forget to stir during baking, the rice will settle and bake into a dense layer—not the creamy result you want.
- Letting it cool just a bit helps the pudding set but don’t wait too long if you love it silky and warm.
03 -
- Letting the pudding rest before serving helps the flavors meld and makes for neater slices if you serve it cold.
- Taste your milk mixture before baking—if it’s not sweet enough, add a touch more sugar because rice can dull sweetness as it cooks.