This baked creamy rice pudding casserole is a winter comfort food classic with a twist. Made in mini casserole dishes and swirled with cocoa for a marbled effect, it’s a creamy, rich dessert perfect for any occasion. Serve with vanilla ice cream, a fruity berry topping, or warm vanilla sauce for an irresistible finish.
Grease six small ramekins with butter and sprinkle with Breadcrumbs.
Breadcrumbs
Bring ¾ cup Short grain rice to a boil in 1 ⅔ cups Salted water, then cook for 3 minutes. Strain and drain.
¾ cup Short grain rice, 1 ⅔ cups Salted water
Bring 1 ⅔ cups Milk to a boil with 2 tsp Vanilla sugar. Add the pre-cooked rice and simmer for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and leave to cool.
1 ⅔ cups Milk, 2 tsp Vanilla sugar
Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
Separate 3 Eggs. Mix the cooled rice with 5 ¾ tbsp Butter and the egg yolks.
3 Eggs, 5 ¾ tbsp Butter
Beat the egg whites with ½ cup Granulated sugar in a separate bowl until creamy and fold into the rice mixture.
½ cup Granulated sugar
Divide the rice mixture into two portions—one-third and two-thirds. Mix the smaller portion with 1 ¼ tbsp Cocoa.
1 ¼ tbsp Cocoa
Layer the light and dark rice mixtures alternately into the prepared ramekins to create a marbled effect.
Bake on the bottom rack of the oven for approximately 40 minutes.
Serve directly in the ramekins with a scoop of Vanilla ice cream on top or turn out onto plates, placing the ice cream beside them. Sprinkle with Powdered sugarbefore serving.