Description
This amazing old fashioned rice pudding is a comforting and creamy dessert made with Minute Rice, milk, and warm spices. Baked to perfection, it combines sweet raisins, nutmeg, and a cinnamon sprinkle for a nostalgic treat that can be served warm or chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup Minute Rice
- 2 3/4 cups milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Cinnamon, to sprinkle
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 1-quart baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and to add richness to the pudding.
- Combine ingredients: In the prepared baking dish, mix together the Minute Rice, milk, raisins, sugar, butter, salt, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until evenly incorporated. This forms the base of your pudding.
- Bake the pudding: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 1 hour. Stir the mixture once after the first 15 minutes, then again once the pudding is done baking to ensure an even, creamy texture throughout.
- Finish and serve: Remove the pudding from the oven and sprinkle cinnamon on top for added warmth and flavor. Serve the rice pudding warm or allow it to chill; note that it thickens as it cools, providing a delightful texture.
Notes
- Stirring partway through baking helps prevent the rice from clumping and promotes an even creamy consistency.
- Using Minute Rice speeds up the cooking process compared to traditional rice.
- You can substitute raisins with other dried fruits like chopped dates or cranberries if preferred.
- For a richer pudding, you can use half-and-half or cream instead of milk.
- The pudding thickens as it cools, so adjust serving temperature to your liking.
