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Creamy Cinnamon Baked Rice Pudding Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings

Description

This creamy cinnamon rice pudding is a comforting and easy-to-make dessert that combines tender rice, fragrant cinnamon, and rich cream for a luscious finish. Baked slowly in the oven, it develops a soft texture and warming flavor, perfect for serving warm with optional vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

For the Pudding

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing)
  • 4 cups milk (full or reduced fat)
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup medium grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1/2 cup sultanas or raisins
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup cream (thickened/heavy)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) to prepare for baking the rice pudding evenly.
  2. Prepare the Casserole Dish: Generously grease a 10 cup or larger casserole dish with unsalted butter to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
  3. Heat Milk Mixture: In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, and vanilla extract over medium-high heat. Warm until it reaches a gentle simmer and becomes foamy on the surface, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Avoid boiling to prevent curdling.
  4. Combine Ingredients in Dish: Place the uncooked rice, sultanas or raisins, and cinnamon into the greased casserole dish. Pour the hot milk mixture over the rice and gently stir to mix.
  5. Bake the Pudding: Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil, then bake in the oven for 1 hour. Every 20 minutes, remove the dish and stir thoroughly to prevent the rice from settling and creating a crust on the bottom.
  6. Add Cream and Stir: After baking, take the dish out of the oven and stir in the heavy cream. The pudding will appear slightly watery initially but will thicken as it cools and the liquid evaporates, resulting in a creamy texture.
  7. Serve: Serve the rice pudding warm on its own or elevate it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Use medium grain white rice for the best texture in rice pudding.
  • Do not allow the milk to boil to prevent curdling or splitting.
  • Stirring every 20 minutes while baking is essential to achieve a creamy consistency and avoid burning on the bottom.
  • The pudding may seem watery right out of the oven but will thicken with time.
  • Optional to serve with vanilla ice cream for added richness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/creamy-cinnamon-baked-rice-pudding-recipe/