Delicious Condensed Milk Pudding (Printable)
Creamy baked rice pudding, enriched with condensed milk and cinnamon; golden top, serve 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter.
02 - Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear; drain well.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully blended.
04 - Stir the rinsed rice and optional raisins or sultanas into the milk mixture.
05 - Pour the prepared mixture into the greased baking dish and gently stir to ensure even distribution of rice.
06 - Bake uncovered for 1 hour, stirring gently every 20 minutes, until the pudding is set and lightly golden on top.
07 - Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm or chilled, garnished with extra cinnamon if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The caramel notes from condensed milk melt perfectly into the tender rice, giving that worth-the-wait golden top.
- This pudding somehow tastes even better the next day—if you manage to save any—for a ready-made treat straight from the fridge.
02 -
- If you forget to stir during baking, the rice can clump at the bottom and the top won’t set softly—set a timer so you don’t miss those crucial stirs.
- I once tried using long-grain rice in a pinch and the texture was disappointingly loose—the short-grain swap really is worth it.
03 -
- If you want those gorgeous golden edges, don’t cover the dish as it bakes—uncovered is the secret.
- Letting the pudding rest before serving lets the flavors deepen, rewarding your patience with an even creamier texture.