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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Best Baked Rice Pudding Recipe

    Published: Jun 30, 2022 · Updated: Aug 4, 2022 by Neil 12 Comments

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    Baked rice pudding in a casserole dish cooked with a serving spoon laid over the top. Pin title text overlay at top.

    This best baked rice pudding recipe is easy to make and is a good old fashioned traditional rice pudding that's thick and tasty. Delicious with a dollop of jam served on top!

    Best baked rice pudding recipe with a serving spoon sitting over the top. Jar of blackcurrant jam and dessert bowls with spoon in at the side.

    If you're looking for a trip back in time to days of being served thick and delicious baked rice pudding as a dessert you will love this!

    Now this isn't like tinned rice pudding. If that's a recipe that you're looking for then check out my easy rice pudding recipe.

    No this is a thick custard style rice pudding.

    This best baked rice pudding recipe is another one of the classic pudding desserts that I remember being served as a child.

    You'll find this pudding has a dense and thick like creamy texture. It tastes slightly sweet and can be eaten either hot or cold.

    I particularly love this easy rice pudding recipe because for me leftover rice pudding tastes even better after it's been cooked and spent a day sitting in the fridge!

    Baked rice pudding removed from oven and sitting with a serving spoon on top. Serving bowls and jar or jam at the top sides.

    This baked rice pudding recipe is easy to make.

    There's just a handful of simple ingredients to this great recipe and prep time of 5 minutes.

    The rest of the time the pudding is baking in your oven creating amazing smells in your house and allowing you to get on with other things!

    If you like a creamy pudding you will love this delicious recipe.

    This baked pudding was one of my grandma’s recipes and one of my favorite recipes so why not try it out on your own kids?

    It's just a great comfort food an old recipe from the days where you had to make a little go far!

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Baked Rice Pudding
    • Substitutions
    • Equipment
    • FAQ's
    • Other Popular Baked Dessert Recipes You Might Also Like
    • Best Baked Rice Pudding Recipe
    • Nutrition Label
    • Rate The Recipe

    Ingredients

    Best baked rice pudding ingredients.
    • Cooking Oil Spray
    • White Rice
    • Milk
    • Eggs
    • Granulated Sugar
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Raisins

    See recipe card for quantities.

    How To Make Baked Rice Pudding

    Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this baked rice pudding recipe:

    Greased ovenproof casserole dish.

    Step 1 & 2

    • Preheat oven to 150 Degrees C Fan.
    • Grease ovenproof baking dish.
    Cooked rice and milk in a saucepan.

    Step 3

    • Cook rice in milk.
    Eggs, sugar and vanilla whisked together in a small glass pyrex bowl.

    Step 4

    • Whisk eggs, sugar and vanilla extract together.
    Whisked egg mixture added to cooked rice in saucepan.

    Step 5

    • Add egg mixture to cooked rice and stir in raisins.
    Rice and egg mixture in greased casserole dish ready to go into the oven.

    Step 6

    • Pour combined rice mixture into casserole dish.
    Golden baked rice pudding removed from oven and resting on a wire baking rack.

    Step 7 & 8

    • Bake preheated oven for 40 - 45 minutes until golden brown.
    • Once baked remove from oven and cool on a wire baking rack.
    A portion of baked rice pudding served in a bowl with a dollop of jam on top. Rest of the rice pudding in casserole dish in the background.

    Step 9

    • Once cooled cut into 4 slices and serve each slice with a little jam on top.

    Substitutions

    • Cooking Oil Spray - you could wipe the dish with a little butter instead.
    • White Rice - I use plain white basmati uncooked rice. You can use arborio rice or pudding rice but the cooking time will be much longer.
    • Milk - I use semi skimmed milk. But don't use skimmed. You can also use whole milk or dairy free milk such as oat milk, almond milk or soy milk.
    • Eggs - I use 2 medium eggs.
    • Granulated Sugar - use ordinary white granulated or caster sugar.
    • Vanilla Extract - use pure vanilla extract rather than vanilla essence.
    • Raisins - raisins are optional. I like them as that's how the recipe was served to me as a child!

    Equipment

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    This is the basic pasta dish I use. 

    It's a great low cost but good quality baking and roasting dish.

    It's perfect for lasagne, side dishes and desserts. It's dishwasher, freezer and oven safe too.

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    FAQ's

    How To Store Rice Pudding?

    If you have any leftover baked rice pudding you should store it in an airtight container in your fridge.

    Can I freeze baked rice pudding?

    Although you can freeze this pudding it is better served fresh or the day after it's cooked. If you do freeze allow it to defrost completely first before reheating.

    How To reheat rice pudding?

    The best way to reheat rice pudding is in the oven at 180 degrees C Fan. Or you can reheat in your microwave.

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    Best baked rice pudding recipe with a serving spoon sitting over the top. Jar of blackcurrant jam and dessert bowls with spoon in at the side.
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    Best Baked Rice Pudding Recipe

    This best baked rice pudding recipe is easy to make and is a good old fashioned traditional rice pudding that's thick and tasty. Delicious with a dollop of jam served on top!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time55 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: British
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 285kcal
    Author: Neil

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    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

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    Equipment

    • Pasta dish
    • Saucepans
    • Kitchen scale
    • Measuring jug
    • Measuring spoons
    • Whisk
    • Wooden spoon
    • Wire baking rack
    • Kitchen knives

    Ingredients

    • Cooking spray oil
    • 75 g white rice uncooked and rinsed
    • 700 ml milk
    • 2 medium sized eggs
    • 40 g granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 50 g raisins
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 150 Degrees C Fan
    • Using the cooking oil spray, lightly grease a small ovenproof casserole dish.
    • In a medium sized saucepan place the washed rice and milk. Cook slowly over a medium heat, stirring occasionally until rice cooked, about 10 minutes. Then remove from heat and set aside.
    • In a Pyrex mixing bowl whisk the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract together.
    • Add the egg mixture into the cooked rice, add the raisins and stir well together.
    • Pour the combined rice mixture into the greased ovenproof casserole dish.
    • Place casserole dish into the oven on the middle rack and bake for 40 - 45 minutes until golden brown.
    • Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly on a wire baking rack.
    • Once cooled cut into 4 slices and serve each slice with a little jam on top.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 411IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition Label

    Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

    Nutrition Facts
    Best Baked Rice Pudding
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 285 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Cholesterol 103mg34%
    Sodium 104mg5%
    Potassium 427mg12%
    Carbohydrates 43g14%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 19g21%
    Protein 10g20%
    Vitamin A 411IU8%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 243mg24%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    If you’ve made this old fashioned baked rice pudding recipe, or any other recipes on Neil's Healthy Meals, then please let me know.

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

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    Comments

    1. Chef Mimi

      June 30, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve made rice pudding, but never baked it. This sounds wonderful.

      Reply
      • Neil

        June 30, 2022 at 3:55 pm

        You'll love it Mimi. It's just a good old fashioned recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Linger A Little, Kristy

      June 30, 2022 at 9:45 pm

      5 stars
      I love that this is a thick custard-type pudding. I'm embarrassed to say that I have never made rice pudding. Of course, there's no better time than the present, right? Looks and sounds fabulous. Looking forward to trying it. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Neil

        July 01, 2022 at 5:22 am

        I hadn't made this thick baked custard pudding for a long time Kristy. It's a throw back to my childhood days. It brought back great memories. Hope you get a chance to make it! 🙂

        Reply
    3. EASYFOODSMITH

      July 04, 2022 at 1:37 pm

      5 stars
      We regularly make kheer a.k.a Indian rice pudding and I am really intrigued by this baked version which is like taking the kheer to the next level. I would love to try it in my kitchen.

      Reply
      • Neil

        July 04, 2022 at 5:03 pm

        Oh yes I've had Indian Kheer and I love it! Thanks for your comment and I hope you get a chance to make this recipe!

        Reply
    4. David @ Spiced

      July 05, 2022 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, I do really enjoy a good custard style rice pudding - they are the perfect way to let the vanilla flavor shine through! I like the addition of raisins here. I need to try this out ASAP, Neil!

      Reply
      • Neil

        July 06, 2022 at 5:22 am

        Thanks David. I like the raisins too, although its not everyone's preference. I think they add a lovely extra sweetness which otherwise would need extra sugar!

        Reply
    5. Raymund | angsarap.net

      July 06, 2022 at 3:34 am

      5 stars
      Ohhh this sort of reminds me of our rice cakes back in the Philippines, looks similar and ingredients are almost similar too. So waht we ususally use are coconut milk instead of milk and glutinour rice instead of normal rice, I bet you will like it we call them "Biko"

      Reply
      • Neil

        July 06, 2022 at 5:23 am

        "Biko" sounds like a dessert I would love too Raymond! Definitely!

        Reply
    6. Michelle

      July 18, 2022 at 11:24 pm

      5 stars
      What a fantastic way to enjoy rice pudding! I've never had it baked, but I definitely need to change that. So comforting!

      Reply
      • Neil

        July 19, 2022 at 5:39 am

        Thanks Michelle. It's just a good old fashioned dish that my mum and gran made and I thought I would share it. It's too good not to share! 🙂

        Reply

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