Baked Rice Pudding Unni Riisipuuro Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Rice Pudding Unni Riisipuuro

• Uncooked Rice
• 4 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• ¾ cup sugar
• 4 large eggs
• Pinch of salt
• Almonds
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Whole Almond
• Light cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)

How to Make Baked Rice Pudding Unni Riisipuuro

1. Cook 1 cup of rice according to package directions.
2. Drain the cooked rice thoroughly and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together 4 cups of milk, 4 tablespoons of melted butter, ¾ cup of sugar, 4 large eggs, and a pinch of salt.
4. Gently stir in the cooked rice and pour the mixture into a well-buttered 2-quart casserole dish.
5. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup of sliced almonds and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the pudding.
6. Bake in a preheated moderate oven (350°F or 175°C) for approximately 1 hour, or until the pudding is set and golden brown, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Once the pudding is out of the oven, gently press a whole blanched almond into the pudding and cover the indentation with some of the pudding mixture.
8. Let the rice pudding cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or chilled, topped with a generous dollop of light cream or whipped cream.