Delicious Condensed Milk Rice Pudding (Printable version)
Creamy baked rice pudding with sweetened condensed milk, golden-topped and delicious warm or chilled.
# What you'll 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 sprinkling
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Optional
09 - 1/2 cup raisins or sultanas
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter.
02 - Rinse short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear; drain thoroughly.
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 the rinsed rice and, if desired, raisins or sultanas until evenly distributed.
05 - Pour the rice mixture into the greased baking dish, gently stirring to ensure even distribution.
06 - Bake uncovered for 1 hour, stirring gently every 20 minutes, until the pudding is set and the surface is lightly golden.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm or chilled, garnished with extra ground cinnamon if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The condensed milk turns everyday rice into a pudding that's both silky and satisfyingly sweet without fussing over stovetop stirring.
- It's a dish that's as welcomed at a potluck as it is eaten straight from the fridge after midnight—I speak from repeated experience.
02 -
- I learned the hard way: forgetting to stir during baking gives you a tough, separated crust instead of one you want to fight over.
- Swapping in low-fat milk leaves it disappointingly thin—stick with whole milk or even splash in some cream if you’re brave.
03 -
- Always stir the pudding every 20 minutes while baking for ultimate creaminess and no crusty surprises.
- Baking uncovered is key—covering it traps too much moisture and denies you that gorgeous, caramelized top.