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    Home » Dessert » Pudding

    Baked Rice Pudding

    Published: Apr 24, 2019 · by Elizabeth Waterson · This post may contain affiliate links, which may pay me a small commission for my referral at no extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting Confessions of a Baking Queen!

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    Baked Rice Pudding is rich, creamy, and the perfect simple dessert. Baking the rice pudding produces thick pudding-like rice with a gorgeous thick custard-like skin top. This is a thick, sliceable rice pudding, not runny at all! The skin is the best part!! Made with short-grain Italian Arborio Rice or Pudding Rice the texture is perfect!!

    baked rice pudding in a ceramic dish on a white surface with a white and blue stripped towel

    Baked rice pudding is one of the desserts I grew up with. The thick, dense, slightly sweet, creamy, rice is heaven to me and my family.

    The perfect dessert hot or cold. Cold rice pudding is H-E-A-V-E-N. This baked rice pudding is so thick and dense you can legit cut a square of it and it holds its shape once it's cold.

    Baking the rice pudding creates this caramelized milk skin- let me tell you its delicious. It's chewy, sweet, and creamy- basically all my favorite things

    In order to achieve the right texture this baked rice pudding needs to cook for 2- 2 ½ hours. It is well worth the wait!

    If you are looking for a soupy, liquidy rice pudding- this is not the recipe for you.

    *Please note this is not supposed to be a very sweet recipe, as some like to add a dollop of jam to the baked pudding. You can increase the sugar to ¾ cup or 1 full cup if you would like. 

    *Please also note this is a baked, thick style rice pudding. It is not runny, you can easily slice it, if you want a runnier style add an additional 1-2 cups of whole milk.

    fork holding a bit of baked rice pudding

    Let's get to the recipe.

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    What are the ingredients for baked rice pudding recipe?

    • Granulated Sugar/Caster Sugar
    • Arborio Rice/ Pudding Rice
    • Pure Vanilla Extract
    • Ground Cinnamon or Ground Nutmeg, optional
    • Evaporated Milk
    • Whole Milk
    • Heavy Cream/ Double Cream

    Don't miss my chocolate rice pudding recipe.

    How do you make baked rice pudding?

    Preheat your oven to 305F/ 151C.

    baked rice pudding ingredients in a small dish

    I like to bake my rice pudding on top of a sheet pan in case any bubbles overflow. So I place a shallow casserole on a large sheet pan. For the casserole dish I use approx 11"x7" 2 inches deep, I used this Le Creuset Au Gratin Dish, feel free to use something differently shaped just roughly the same capacity.

    Add all ingredients except the butter and gently stir around for a minute or two so everything is combined.

    hand holding spatula stirring baked rice pudding ingredients

    On top add chunks of cubed butter.

    butter cubes place on top of baked rice pudding before baking

    Carefully transfer the tray to the oven, trying not to spill, then bake for 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes- you want a dark golden skin and all the liquid should be absorbed.

    baked rice pudding in a ceramic dish

    Let cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before serving. Store in the fridge.

    Do you need to refrigerate rice pudding?

    Yes, to prevent any bacteria from growing store your baked rice pudding in the refrigerator- transfer it to an air-tight container or cover the top with plastic wrap.

    rice pudding in a ceramic dish with half of the pudding gone

    Some of my other childhood favorite recipes:

    • Shortbread - this butter cookie biscuit is perfect with a cup of tea. Made with 4 simple ingredients, this recipe also keeps for days. So it's a perfect hostess gift or Christmas gift!
    • Scones- Tender, moist, and delicious these scones are a traditional English treat. Serve them with butter or if you dare make the easiest clotted cream!
    • Chicken Curried Salad - this chicken salad puts all others to shame. The flavor is unbeatable!!
    • Coffee Cake- not your average coffee cake! This cake is a sponge flavored with coffee and topped with coffee buttercream, heaven on a plate!

    ★★★★★ Please let me know if you make this recipe by leaving a star rating and comment below!

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    Baked Rice Pudding

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    Baked Rice Pudding is rich, creamy, and the perfect simple dessert. Baking the rice pudding produces thick pudding-like rice with a gorgeous thick custard like skin top. The skin is the best part!! Made with short grain Italian Arborio Rice or Pudding Rice the texture is perfect!! 

    • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
    • Yield: 4-6 Servings 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 100 grams (½ Cup/3.5oz) Granulated Sugar/Caster Sugar
    • 165 grams ( 1 Cup/ 6oz) Arborio Rice, short grain
    • 1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
    • ½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • 12oz (1 ½ Cups) Evaporated Milk
    • 8oz (1 Cup)Whole Milk
    • 8oz (1 Cup) Heavy Cream/ Double Cream
    • 2 Tablespoons Butter, diced

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 305F/ 151C. 
    2. In a shallow casserole dish approx 11"x7" 2 inches deep, I used this Le Creuset Au Gratin Dish add everything but the butter, gently mix around for a minute or two so everything is combined. Add chunks of cubed butter on top.
    3. Bake for 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes- you want a dark golden skin and all the liquid should be absorbed. Let cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before serving. Store in fridge. 

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    Notes

    *Please note this is not supposed to be a very sweet recipe, as some like to add a dollop of jam to the baked pudding. You can increase the sugar to ¾ cup or 1 full cup if you would like. 

    *Please also note this is a baked, thick style rice pudding. It is not runny, you can easily slice it, if you want a runnier style add an additional 1-2 cups of whole milk.

    • Author: Elizabeth Waterson I Confessions of a Baking Queen
    • Prep Time: 5 Minutes
    • Cook Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: British

    Keywords: baked rice pudding, rice pudding, rice

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    1. Regina says

      June 14, 2020 at 3:11 pm

      I am going to add this to my collection of recipes! It is just what I am looking for.
      (When I printed the recipe, the icons for Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Yum were in way. I still printed it, but the ingredient bullets were taken away, as well as the numbers for the steps to making it. I did not know how to make the icons disappear.) Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        June 14, 2020 at 9:18 pm

        Hi Regina, thank you for bringing that to my attention, I didn't realize it was cutting things off, I have just submitted a support request to try and get that fixed!! Did you try the recipe? Did you like it?? XX Liz

        Reply
      • Jeanette Fox says

        November 24, 2020 at 7:53 pm

        How many cups of rice is 6oz? Also, I assume you use uncooked rice. This is how I like my rice, thick and sticky, not soupy. Thanks

        Reply
        • Elizabeth Waterson says

          November 24, 2020 at 8:51 pm

          Hi Jeanette, roughly 1 scant cup or a heaping 3/4 cup. Yes uncooked rice, please let me know if I can answer any further questions or if you try the recipe. Would love to know what you think XX Liz

          Reply
      • Robin Kegley says

        March 30, 2022 at 6:58 pm

        Is this recipe going by fluid ounces or dry weight

        Reply
    2. Trying New Things says

      September 14, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      I tried my hand at this recipe with additions of raisins. It is scrumptious and comes out beautifully!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        September 16, 2020 at 10:26 pm

        Thank you so much for coming back to review the recipe, I appreciate it more than you know!! So happy to hear you enjoyed the rice pudding recipe so much! Take care. XX Liz

        Reply
    3. Donna says

      September 28, 2020 at 6:29 pm

      Is oven temp correct at 305

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        September 28, 2020 at 7:48 pm

        Yes, the low temperature is needed for the long bake time! Let me know if you have any further questions or if you make the recipe, I would love to know what you think. XX Liz

        Reply
    4. Lynn Woolard says

      October 21, 2020 at 6:28 pm

      Making this recipe today. Will you post the nutrition information. Many thanks.

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        October 21, 2020 at 8:55 pm

        Hi Lynn, I hope you love the recipe!! I don't have the nutrition info but if you Google a free nutrition calculator there are plenty you can copy and paste the ingredients in. Please let me know how you like the recipe! Take care. XX Liz

        Reply
    5. Margy says

      January 01, 2021 at 7:26 am

      Can I use brown rice

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        January 01, 2021 at 12:25 pm

        Hi Margy, thanks for reaching out. Brown rice would not work. You need the special type of pudding rice that will soak up all the liquid properly and form the right texture for rice pudding. Please let me know if I can help with anything else or if you try the recipe XX Liz

        Reply
    6. Sharon says

      March 11, 2021 at 9:01 pm

      Big winner in our house! Made it for the first time and my husband really enjoyed it.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        March 11, 2021 at 9:48 pm

        Thank you so much for coming back to review and rate the recipe Sharon, I truly appreciate it!!! I am so happy that you and your husband enjoyed the pudding! Take care. XX Liz

        Reply
    7. marion says

      March 12, 2021 at 2:33 pm

      hullo Liz,, this yummy recipe can also be made with already cooked rice,, great way to use leftover rice,, Add a couple eggs (or custard powder) to set the milk, when rice is already cooked, needing a much shorter baking time,,

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        March 13, 2021 at 4:05 pm

        Oh I would love to try it with a bit of birds custard powder, but it's delightful! XX Liz

        Reply
    8. Christina M says

      June 13, 2021 at 7:52 pm

      This is how my grandmother made it. Delicious!!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        June 13, 2021 at 9:09 pm

        Hi Christina, thank you so much for coming back to leave a star rating and review, I truly appreciate it! My nan makes rice pudding this way too, it's the best!! Glad you enjoyed it! XX Liz

        Reply
    9. john says

      July 21, 2021 at 2:17 am

      Complete garbage recipe. Tried baking it for 2.5 hours and it completely charred and burned.

      Reply
      • Mary says

        January 21, 2022 at 1:11 pm

        I’m with you John I’m afraid. The taste is lovely, it mine dried out after 1 hour 15, I had to add another pint of milk and the rice was still crunchy an hour later.

        Will have to experiment - taste lovely, texture not right at all

        Reply
    10. Lissette says

      December 15, 2021 at 4:20 pm

      Can I use whole milk in place of cream?

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        December 16, 2021 at 11:57 am

        Hi Lissette, thanks for reaching out! You definitely could BUT the pudding will not be as rich! Please let me know if you try it how you get on! Merry Christmas. XX Liz

        Reply
    11. Nae says

      January 12, 2022 at 5:38 am

      Which dish did you but? The 6 oz? You list the link to where you bought it from, but when I click on the link, more than one options comes up.

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        January 17, 2022 at 2:04 pm

        Hi Nae, so sorry for the delay some how you ended up in my spam folder! 🙁 I used a 1-quart dish. Please let me know if you have any other questions or if you try the recipe! XX Liz

        Reply
    12. Marsha says

      January 18, 2022 at 7:10 pm

      I’ve made this a couple of times and we both like it, with or without raisins.

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        January 19, 2022 at 8:22 am

        Aww, thank you so much Marsha for the lovely review. May I ask a huge favor, please? If you make another recipe would you leave a star rating with the review? That is what google looks for so I would be so grateful for your help! Thank you XX Liz

        Reply
    13. Robin Kegley says

      March 31, 2022 at 5:42 am

      I baked the rice pudding and it’s not sweet enough is there anything I can do

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        March 31, 2022 at 1:01 pm

        Hi Robin, I am so sorry you did not find it sweet enough for you. You can drizzle sweetened condensed milk on it or add a dollop of jam. If you want to try making it again try increasing the sugar to 3/4 cup to 1 full cup. Please let me know if you have any further questions! XX Liz

        Reply
    14. Sue says

      March 31, 2022 at 12:43 pm

      Don’t know what I did wrong. I only cooked it for two hours and it was dry, not creamy at all.

      ★★

      Reply
    15. Charlene Brown says

      June 12, 2022 at 2:43 pm

      Can you used cooked rice

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        June 14, 2022 at 9:05 pm

        Hi Charlene, I have never tried it with cooked rice, I would assume it would cook much quicker and you would have to reduce some of the liquid due to the rice not absorbing as much. If you try it please report back! XX Liz

        Reply
    16. Moira Marsh says

      January 05, 2023 at 5:30 am

      YUM...this was delicious! My mum used to make this all the time when I was a kid and I have recently had a huge craving for baked rice pudding. This did not disappoint. I don't like it too sweet so this was perfect. I also add sultanas and pour more evaporated milk over it to eat it once baked. This was the first time I had made a baked rice pudding and it was for a family gathering for New Years Day...no pressure!!. The family loved it and the recipe was shared!! Thanks for the recipe...it was FAB 🙂

      ★★★★★

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