Browned Top: Baked Rice Pudding

Both practical and delicious, rice pudding is a much-loved alternative when served cold. It's the most nutritious of milk-based desserts, and rice is at its most delicious and sweetest. This time, as we did, if you make a slight variation in the recipe by adding egg yolks and baking it in individual oven-safe dishes, you'll have a truly impressive baked rice pudding. So, how do you make the perfect baked rice pudding? The answer lies in the tips and tricks for making perfect baked rice pudding. Details are in our recipe!

It's incredibly delicious when eaten chilled with the addition of cinnamon. And it's a perfectly measured recipe with an unmistakable consistency. Here are baked rice puddings that will delight anyone who tries them! Shall we have a bowl? Let's head to the kitchen to prepare them.

How many calories are in baked rice pudding: per serving.

410/kcal

To boil the rice for baked rice pudding:

• 1 teacup of rice
• 2 cups of water

For Baked Rice Pudding:

• 5 cups of milk
• 1 cup of powdered sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons of wheat starch
• 1 packet of vanilla
• 1 cup of water (to dissolve the starch)

The Secret to Baked Rice Pudding Recipe

Gradually add the egg yolk mixture you prepared to the rice pudding pot, stirring quickly. This mixture will give the rice pudding a lovely brown color on top.

How to Make Baked Rice Pudding?

• To make baked rice pudding, first rinse 1 teacup of rice thoroughly in plenty of water, then add 2 cups of water to a saucepan and boil over medium heat until the water is absorbed.
• Combine 5 cups of milk and 1 cup of granulated sugar in a separate large saucepan. Stir with a whisk until the sugar dissolves, then place on the stove. Let it simmer over low heat until it boils.
• Add 1 packet of vanilla sugar to the milk once the powdered sugar has dissolved.
• Remove the cooked rice from the heat and drain off any excess water.
• Add the cooked rice to the sweetened milk that has been boiling for 1-2 minutes.
• Combine the ingredients in a separate bowl: 1 egg yolk, 2 tablespoons of wheat starch, and 1 cup of water.
• Mix until it has a smooth consistency.
• To prevent the egg yolks from curdling, take some of the simmering milk mixture and gently add it to the cornstarch mixture to temper it.
• Pour the thickened rice pudding equally into heat-resistant individual ramekins.
• Arrange the rice pudding bowls in a deep baking tray, leaving some space between them. Pour cold water into the tray, reaching halfway up the bowls, being careful not to let the water touch the rice pudding.
• Bake the rice puddings in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 12-15 minutes.
• Using oven mitts, remove the rice pudding bowls from the oven, let them cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate. Once chilled, share the baked rice puddings with your loved ones. Enjoy!

Baked Rice Pudding Recipe Cooking Tips

Divide the mixture equally into heat-resistant individual ramekins.

Serving Suggestions for Baked Rice Pudding Recipe

You can sprinkle hazelnut powder on top.

How to Make Oven-Baked Rice Pudding in a Clay Pot?

To bake your rice pudding in the oven, you can use heat-resistant earthenware pots. Alternatively, you can also bake it in heat-resistant individual portions made from aluminum foil. Make sure to add water to the baking tray so that it doesn't exceed half the height of the heat-resistant pots. It's very important that the boiling water doesn't touch the rice pudding during baking. You can perform all these steps using the oven's broiler setting.

What type of rice is ideal for baked rice pudding?

Baldo or Osmancık rice are arguably the most suitable for baked rice pudding.

What should you do to brown the top of baked rice pudding?

• Sprinkle a very thin layer of powdered sugar over the rice pudding. The sugar caramelizes when exposed to heat, allowing it to brown faster.
• Place the rice pudding bowls in a baking tray and fill the tray halfway with hot water. This method helps prevent the bottoms of the rice puddings from burning while ensuring the tops brown evenly.
• Set the oven to 200-220 degrees Celsius. This will help the top of the rice pudding brown faster and more evenly.
• Place the rice puddings on the top rack of the oven so they are closer to the heat source.

What should be done to prevent baked rice pudding from overflowing?

• Thicken the rice pudding mixture slightly on the stovetop before putting it in the oven. A mixture that is too liquid increases the risk of it rising and overflowing in the oven.
• Do not fill the rice pudding bowls completely. Leave about 1-2 cm of space at the top of the bowls.

Should rice pudding be put in the oven while it's still hot?

Rice pudding is placed in the oven while it is hot or lukewarm. After being cooked on the stovetop, the rice pudding should be divided into oven-safe dishes and put in the oven immediately.

Why does the rice sink to the bottom in baked rice pudding?

The reason rice sinks to the bottom of baked rice pudding is either that the mixture isn't thick enough or that it's left to sit after being poured into oven dishes. If the rice pudding isn't stirred and baked while still hot, the rice will eventually sink to the bottom.

What can be done to prevent rice pudding from sticking to the bottom of the pot?

To prevent the rice pudding from sticking to the bottom of the pan, it should have a thick bottom and be stirred constantly during cooking.

How long does it take for baked rice pudding to brown?

Baked rice pudding will brown on top in 10-15 minutes in a preheated oven at 200–220°C.

Should oven-baked rice pudding be cooked with or without a fan?

Baked rice pudding should be cooked on a non-fan setting. Using the fan setting can cause the top to dry out and crack quickly, or prevent the inside from cooking properly.

Why doesn't the top of the rice pudding brown in the oven?

The oven must be preheated (200-220°C) and the tray should be placed near the top rack.

Can baked rice pudding be served in a glass bowl?

Yes, you can use heat-resistant glass containers.

How to Make Baked Rice Pudding in the Oven?

First, prepare the rice pudding you cooked in the pot. Then, divide the thickened rice pudding equally into heat-resistant individual ramekins. Arrange the ramekins in a deep baking tray, leaving space between them. Add cold water until it reaches halfway up the ramekins. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 12-15 minutes. For more tips on how to brown the top of the rice pudding, we recommend you check out our article "How to Brown the Top of Baked Rice Pudding?".

Can I make oven-baked rice pudding in a glass baking dish instead of earthenware pots?

Yes, you can also bake rice pudding in a glass baking dish instead of individual ramekins.

I've prepared the rice pudding, but I don't want to bake it right away. What should I do?

Once it reaches room temperature, you can cover it with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.

How many calories are in baked rice pudding?

One serving of baked rice pudding contains 410 calories.