Impossible Rice Pudding
Indulge in the magic of "Impossible Rice Pudding," a rich and creamy dessert that practically creates itself in the oven. With its alchemy of pantry staples like cooked white rice, whole milk, and eggs, this baked pudding forms mesmerizing layers as it sets—velvety custard on top and tender rice below. Infused with warming notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and enhanced by a touch of butter for luxuriant depth, it’s a quintessential comfort food with a touch of the extraordinary. Ready in just under an hour, this recipe is perfect for casual family dinners or as a nostalgic showstopper at gatherings. Serve it warm, chilled, or room temperature, garnished with a hint of cinnamon or a swirl of whipped cream for a dessert that’s impossible to resist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Cooked white rice
- 3 cups Whole milk
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.75 cups Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a deep 8x8-inch baking dish or a similarly sized pie dish lightly with butter or cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well combined and frothy.
Add the whole milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt to the egg mixture. Stir until all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
Fold in the cooked white rice, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Carefully pour the rice pudding mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to spread the rice evenly if necessary.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is just set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out mostly clean.
Remove the pudding from the oven and allow it to cool for 10–15 minutes. As it cools, it will continue to firm up and create its distinctive layers.
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1814 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.1 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.5 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 708 mg | 236% | |
| Sodium | 1684 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 255.2 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 186.7 g | ||
| Protein | 49.6 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.1 mcg | 56% | |
| Calcium | 1032 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1425 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
