This simple old fashioned baked rice pudding is a little bit thicker as it is cooked in the oven instead of on the stove. It is comfort food at it’s finest.

If you like a thick custard style rice pudding, this is the recipe for you. It is a perfect way to use leftover rice and turn it into a rich and delicious dessert.
Take your taste buds on a trip to the good old days with a bite of rice pudding. The milk, egg and rice base in this version is baked to perfection.
The edges are slightly golden and it is the perfect balance of sweet. The raisins and rice add great texture for a yummy treat.

So, I added a little extra rice to the pot I already had going for the golumpki and dessert was born!
A lot of rice pudding recipes call for it to be chilled. I like mine warm.
The still warm custard full of rice, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon can’t be beat. I normally don’t add the raisins, but happened to have them on hand. So, I figured why not?!

I made it with an organic brown rice I buy in super bulk… but my husband would have preferred white rice. (He also prefers white bread, pasta etc. but he rarely gets his way!)
Either way you decide to go, you are sure to win. This is like a step back in time and a warm hug all wrapped in one.
What is the difference between baked rice pudding and stovetop
While the two versions of rice pudding are made with similar ingredients and usually feature the same flavors, they are a little bit different. There is a texture difference between the two much like stuffing.
Stovetop stuffing is soft and scoopable. Much like a baked stuffing, baked rice pudding is stiffer and can almost be cut and served as a piece.

Both are ultimately delicious, so it depends on your mood and your own texture preferences. You can’t go wrong with either.
More Rice Pudding Recipes
If you like rice pudding, check out my wholesome banana baked pudding. It is a creamy stovetop version sweetened by bananas.
For a twist on this classic, try making baked rice pudding with sweetened condensed milk. The can of milk adds rich sweetness so easily.
Or for a faster version that starts with raw rice, make rice pudding in the instant pot. There are so many options to help you get from the idea to a delicious bowl of comforting rice pudding!
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Old Fashioned Baked Rice Pudding

Take your taste buds on a trip to the good old days with a bite of rice pudding. The custard in this version is baked to perfection. The edges are slightly golden and it is the perfect balance of sweet. The raisins and rice add great texture for a yummy treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F
- Whisk together cold milk, eggs and sugar
- Stir in rice, spices and raisins
- Pour into a greased casserole (I used an 8x8 pan)
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set.
- Cool and serve with some fresh cinnamon or nutmeg on top.
Notes
For extra richness you can use 1 whole egg with 2-3 egg yolks instead of 2 whole eggs.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 116Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 66mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 0gSugar: 12gProtein: 3g
All nutritional information is estimated and will depend on the exact ingredients you use.

Helen
Thursday 20th of April 2023
Hello, Can you use half Evaporated milk and half whole milk or wilm it matter? Thanks.
Carlee
Thursday 20th of April 2023
That should work well!
Lelay
Sunday 19th of March 2023
I MADE YOUR RECIPE. THE RICE PUDDING WAS DELICIOUS. MY FAMILY LOVED IT. THAKE YOU SO MUCH.
Carlee
Sunday 19th of March 2023
I am so glad you liked it!
Sherry darnell
Friday 17th of February 2023
Exactly the recipie I was looking for! I fixed way too much rice for lunch so thank you for a solution for what to do with it. Doubled the recipe and made it as written and it was so good! Thank you
Carlee
Saturday 18th of February 2023
I am so glad you liked it! It's worth making extra rice just for the rice pudding.
Suz
Wednesday 1st of February 2023
I love this recipe. I make it with meringue powder instead of eggs and I use cardamom and salt only for spices and add chopped dried oranges and orange zest.
It's sooo good.
Carlee
Thursday 2nd of February 2023
That sounds amazing!! I am going to have to try your orange cardamom version.
judy
Monday 16th of January 2023
just to understand this is two cups of rice that is already cooked. or do you cook two cups of rice first ?
Carlee
Tuesday 17th of January 2023
It is two cups, measured after it has already been cooked. This is a great use for leftover rice. It takes about 1 cup of rice to make 2 cups of cooked rice.