Brown Butter Rice Pudding
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This brown butter rice pudding is one of my favorite comfort desserts because it comes together in just an hour. The nutty richness of browned butter elevates simple rice into something truly special, while the almond flour adds a lovely texture and brings extra protein to the table. What I love most is how approachable it is, even for a weeknight treat. The eggs create a silky custard base that makes this feel indulgent without requiring any fancy techniques or hard to find ingredients. It's the kind of homey dessert that makes your kitchen smell absolutely wonderful and has everyone asking for seconds.
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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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