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The Best Ever Creamy Rice Pudding Recipe ๐๐ฅฃ
Description:
This rice pudding recipe is truly the best you’ll ever taste! Perfect for those chilly evenings when the winds blow in from Northern Canada and hockey season is underway. It’s a comforting dessert that will warm your soul and satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Calories per serving: 298.2
Ingredients:
Ingredient | Quantity |
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Raisins | 3/4 cup |
2% low-fat milk | 5 1/2 cups |
Sugar | 1 cup |
Vanilla beans | 1 |
Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon (if not using vanilla beans) |
Salt | 2/3 teaspoon |
Converted long grain rice | 1 cup |
Egg | 2 |
Egg yolks | 1 |
Cinnamon | 1/4 teaspoon |
Instructions:
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Prepare Raisins:
- Cover raisins with hot water for 30 minutes, drain, and set aside.
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Cook Rice Mixture:
- In a heavy saucepan, combine 4 cups of milk, vanilla bean (split and seeds scraped), sugar, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the converted long grain rice and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 40-50 minutes or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
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Prepare Egg Mixture:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and remaining 1 1/2 cups of milk until well combined.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Once the rice is cooked, remove the vanilla bean and discard.
- Gradually pour the egg mixture into the cooked rice, stirring continuously.
- Add the soaked raisins (and vanilla extract, if using) to the rice mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
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Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
- Transfer the rice mixture into a buttered baking dish.
- Place the baking dish into a larger pan and add hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish (this creates a water bath).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
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Stir and Continue Baking:
- After 25 minutes, remove the baking dish from the oven and give the rice pudding a good stir.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes.
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Final Touches:
- Sprinkle the top of the rice pudding with cinnamon.
- Bake for another 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.
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Serve:
- Once baked to perfection, remove the dish from the water bath and let it cool slightly.
- Serve the rice pudding warm or cold, with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 298.2
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7g
- Cholesterol: 83.9mg
- Sodium: 100mg
- Carbohydrates: 56.2g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 41.6g
- Protein: 8.3g
Enjoy this creamy and indulgent rice pudding recipe that’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy night in or a festive gathering with loved ones. It’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser with its rich flavors and comforting texture.