Rice Pudding Recipes (2 Ways)

Rice Pudding Recipes

Rice pudding is a timeless comfort dessert — creamy, lightly sweet, and perfect served warm or chilled. This page offers two classic versions: a large-batch baked pudding made in a 4-quart mold and a quicker stovetop version cooked in a double boiler.

Recipes on this page

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🍚 Rice Pudding (Baked 4-Quart)

A classic creamy baked rice pudding made with evaporated milk. Rich, comforting, and perfect for a crowd.

🌡️ Oven Temp: 325°F ⏱️ Bake Time: 3 to 3½ hours

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 2 cans evaporated milk (14 oz each)
  • 3 cans water (use the empty 14 oz can as a measure)
  • 1 1/3 cups regular rice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a 4-quart mold (place the mold inside a larger pan to catch any spills while stirring).
  3. Bake 3 to 3½ hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  4. It will thicken a bit more as it cools. Serve warm or cold.

🍚 Rice Pudding (Double Boiler)

A smooth, stovetop rice pudding made in a double boiler. Creamy and easy to prepare.

⏱️ Cook Time: ~40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup regular rice (do not use Minute Rice)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Cook rice and milk in a double boiler until rice is tender, about 25 minutes.
  2. Add raisins and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Beat egg with vanilla; stir into rice mixture and cook 10 minutes more.
  4. Serve warm or cold, with or without whipped topping.

Rice Pudding FAQ

What’s the difference between the baked and double-boiler rice pudding?

The baked version is a large-batch recipe cooked slowly in the oven (3–3½ hours). The double-boiler version is a smaller stovetop batch that cooks faster (about 40 minutes) and uses an egg for extra creaminess.

Can I serve rice pudding warm or cold?

Yes — both versions taste great warm straight from the oven/stovetop or chilled after refrigeration.

Can I use Minute Rice?

No. The double-boiler recipe specifically calls for regular rice for the proper texture.

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