Mom’s Old Fashioned Baked Rice Pudding: The Ultimate Comfort Dessert
A nostalgic, creamy homemade rice pudding dessert baked to perfection with a hint of nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
3 cups cooked white rice
4 cups whole milk
3 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1 pinch salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a casserole dish.
2. Whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl.
3. Stir in milk, then add the cooked rice and raisins.
4. Pour into the dish and bake for 50-60 minutes.
5. Let rest 10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Use whole milk for the creamiest results.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for 4 days.
Add a splash of milk when reheating.