Delicious Condensed Milk Baked Rice (Printable)
Creamy baked rice pudding sweetened with condensed milk, golden on top and enjoyable warm or chilled.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 short-grain rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully blended.
04 - Stir in rinsed rice and raisins, if using, ensuring ingredients are evenly incorporated.
05 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and gently stir to distribute rice throughout.
06 - Bake uncovered for 1 hour, stirring gently every 20 minutes, until the pudding is set and the top turns lightly golden.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm or chilled, topped with additional cinnamon if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The custardy richness and sun-kissed top will make you crave second helpings even after you’re full.
- It’s easy enough for a spontaneous weeknight dessert yet feels indulgent enough for sharing at the table.
02 -
- Once, I forgot to stir the pudding mid-bake and ended up with a chewy crust along the edges—keep to the gentle stirring every 20 minutes.
- Reheating is easy, but I now splash in a little extra milk to bring back that soft, luscious texture.
03 -
- I always let the pudding sit for 10 minutes after baking so it sets up beautifully without breaking apart when serving.
- Stirring the rice from the edges into the center during baking is the real trick for a pudding that’s evenly creamy throughout.