Best Molasses Rice Pudding Recipes

RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• In a heavy bottomed, 3 quart sauce pan, combine the milk, water, sugar, cinnamon stick and rice. Stir to combine.
• Bring to an intense simmer (just below boiling) over medium high heat, stirring often. Reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer and continue cooking, stirring often until the rice is tender, about 35 to 45 minutes. Some liquid will remain. The mixture should have the consistency of a thin oatmeal but will continue to thicken as it cools.
• Remove from heat and remove the cinnamon stick. Stir in the vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract and raisins, if using.
• Spoon the rice pudding into individual ramekins or small containers OR transfer to a large serving dish. Let the pudding cool slightly before serving or let cool to room temperature, cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 1 day in advance.
• Just before serving, top with freshly grated cinnamon or ground cinnamon. Pudding can be enjoyed warm or cooled.

CREAMY BAKED RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350° F. Butter a 2 quart dish and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, sugar, and vanilla. Stir in the rice, raisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish. Cover and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring well after each 30 minute interval for the first hour, then every 15 minutes.
• Remove the rice pudding from the oven and top with the heavy cream.

MOLASSES RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a 1-quart oven-proof casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• 2. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, molasses, salt, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in cooked rice and raisins, if using.
• 3. Place in prepared casserole dish and cover. Bake 1 hour, or until mixture is set (when stable knife inserted in center comes out clean).
• 4. Serve warm or chilled, topped with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

MOLASSES-GRAHAM CRACKER PUDDINGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Pour boiling water over raisins in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes. , In a large saucepan, heat milk, cracker crumbs and butter until bubbles form around sides of pan; remove from heat. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, molasses, sugar, cinnamon, ginger and salt until blended but not foamy. Slowly stir in hot milk mixture. Drain raisins; stir into bowl., Place six 4-oz. ramekins in a baking pan large enough to hold them without touching. Pour egg mixture into cups. Place pan on oven rack; add very hot water to pan to within 1/2 in. of top of cups. Bake until puffed and just set, 40-45 minutes. Remove cups from water bath immediately to a wire rack; serve warm with ice cream.

OLD FASHIONED CREAMY RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• Combine cooked rice, 1 1/2 cups milk, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir remaining 1/2 cup milk, golden raisins, beaten egg, and white sugar into the rice mixture; stirring continually. Continue cooking until egg is set, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat; stir butter and vanilla extract into the pudding.

DINER-STYLE RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• Bring milk, rice, and salt to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low. Cover and gently simmer until rice is very tender and liquid is almost absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Whisk milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon to blend in medium bowl. Stir in raisins. Gradually stir egg mixture into rice mixture. Stir over low heat until mixture is just thickened, about 6 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Stir in optional molasses. Cool. Refrigerate until well chilled. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.)