Delicious Condensed Milk Baked Pudding (Printable)
Creamy condensed milk and rice baked until golden; enjoy warm or chilled with cinnamon and optional raisins.
# What You 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 serving
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 unsalted butter.
02 - Rinse the uncooked rice under cold running water until the water runs clear, then drain thoroughly.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully incorporated.
04 - Stir the rinsed rice and, if desired, raisins or sultanas into the milk mixture.
05 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, stirring gently to distribute the rice and raisins evenly.
06 - Bake uncovered for 1 hour, gently stirring every 20 minutes to ensure even distribution, until the pudding is set and the top turns lightly golden.
07 - Remove from the oven and let cool for several minutes. Serve warm or chilled, dusted with additional cinnamon if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The golden, caramelized top forms all on its own, making it look impressive without any special tricks.
- You get to decide if you want warm, custardy spoonsful or cool slices from the fridge—it's delicious either way.
02 -
- Skipping the every-20-minute stir left me with a pudding that set in thick layers—the middle was dry, while the bottom was mush.
- The day I swapped skim milk for whole, everything changed: richness matters here more than you'd think.
03 -
- Soak raisins in hot water for five minutes—they won't dry out during baking and taste far better.
- Sneak in a tablespoon of cream if you have it—one little addition for extra silkiness.