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Baked Vanilla Rice Dessert Recipe

Easy Baked Vanilla Rice Dessert Recipe for Cozy Sweet Cravings

Baked Vanilla Rice Dessert Recipe is simple yet flavorful, making it a perfect comforting dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup short-grain rice use short-grain for a creamy texture
  • 2 cups whole milk or substitute with almond or oat milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
For the Flavoring
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean or extract
  • 1 pinch salt to enhance flavors
For Baking and Serving
  • 2 tbsp butter for dotting on top
  • 1 tsp cinnamon or nutmeg optional for topping
  • 1 cup fresh berries or sliced fruit for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • baking dish

Method
 

How to Make Baked Vanilla Rice Dessert Recipe
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Rinse short-grain rice under cold water, then combine with water and milk in a saucepan. Simmer gently for 15 minutes until tender.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
  4. Butter a medium baking dish and spoon the rice mixture inside, smoothing the top.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes until edges are golden and center quivers slightly.
  6. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then dust with cinnamon or top with fresh berries before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle melted honey or maple syrup on top for extra sweetness.

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