
Brown Butter Rice Pudding
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Brown Butter Rice Pudding is a creamy baked dessert made with rice, milk, eggs, brown butter and vanilla, finished with a sprinkle of cinnamon and toasted almonds. This indulgent pudding takes just 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook, making it a straightforward option for anyone wanting a warm, comforting sweet treat. Raisins and heavy cream add richness to every spoonful, whilst flaky sea salt enhances the buttery flavours throughout.
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Ingredients
- 400 guncooked rice
- 500 mlmilk
- 200 gsugar
- 10 gsalt
- 50 gbrown butter
- 2 mLvanilla extract(use high-quality extract)
- 3 egglarge eggs(use room temperature eggs for best results)
- 50 gunsalted butter
- 5 gflaky sea salt(use for garnish)
- 2 gcinnamon powder(use for garnish)
- 50 galmond flour
- 50 graisins
- 100 mlheavy cream(optional for extra creaminess)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. In a large saucepan, combine the rice, milk, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in the brown butter, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined. Let it cool slightly.
Tip: Be patient, as this step can take about 10-15 minutes.
- 2
Transfer the rice mixture to a baking dish and top with the unsalted butter, flaky sea salt, and cinnamon powder.
Tip: This step adds a nice textural element to the dish.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown.
Tip: Keep an eye on the dish, as the baking time may vary depending on your oven.
- 4
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Stir in the almond flour and raisins until well combined.
Tip: This adds a nice crunch to the dish.
- 5
Transfer the pudding to a serving dish and top with heavy cream, if using.
Tip: Optional, but it adds a nice creaminess to the dish.
- 6
Garnish with additional flaky sea salt and cinnamon powder, if desired.
Tip: This adds a nice touch to the presentation.
- 7
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Tip: This dish is best served fresh, but it can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
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