While the world of rice pudding has gotten more adventurous, the recipe we have here is more of a classic version. And as a dessert goes, it’s relatively healthy containing nutritious ingredients like milk, cinnamon, and raisins. This also isn’t the rice pudding recipe that takes five hours to make, but it tastes every bit as good. You can omit the raisins, but they seem to add just the right flavor and texture to this decadently tasty dish. Read on to learn more about this popular treat and make it for yourself!
History and Variations of Rice Pudding
Originating in the late 1300s, rice pudding was mainly found in royal kitchens only as rice was an expensive import back then. The original rice puddings weren’t so sweet and were more of a risotto consistency made with ingredients like saffron, almond milk, and broth. It wasn’t until the 1500s that the dessert evolved to include sweeteners like sugar and honey.
Over the years, many variations of rice pudding have been popularized all over the world. The dessert is especially common in Asia where rice is a staple. There, it can be found in sweet or savory forms and combined with ingredients like chocolate, banana, mango, saffron, nuts, and more. It is also a popular dish in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Nordic countries, and the Middle East.
Easy Rice Pudding Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound long grain white rice, cooked (still warm)
- 1 quart, plus 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1/2 cup raisins
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Add a quart of milk to the warm rice, and mix thoroughly.
3. To the mixture, add sugar, cinnamon, and raisins. Mix well.
4. Melt a teaspoon of butter and the remaining 1/4 cup of milk. Heat through, just before boiling.
5. Place the rice mixture in an oven-safe dish and pour the mixture on top.
6. Bake for 25 minutes or until browned.
Rice pudding is a wonderful dish when it is served right out of the oven. The creamy blend of rice, milk, sugar, and cinnamon makes it a delicious comfort food that’s very easy to make. It’s also the perfect way to warm up on a cold day so whip up a batch to cure your winter blues!
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