Slow baking turns a small amount of rice and milk into a creamy, comforting pudding. A light golden skin forms on top while the rice softens underneath. Serve warm or chilled, with a little extra milk if it thickens.

Serves 4–6 • Prep: 10 minutes • Bake: 1½–2 hours

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (100 g) short-grain pudding rice or Arborio rice, uncooked
  • 4 cups (960 ml) whole milk
  • ⅓ cup (65 g) sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter, plus extra for greasing
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup raisins, optional

Instructions

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