Hot Desserts Recipes - Rice Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

• 50g/2oz pudding rice

• 50g/2oz granulated sugar

• 400g/14oz evaporated milk

• 300ml/1/2pt fresh milk

• Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg

• 25g/1oz butter

• Strawberry jam to serve

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 150°C/300°F/Gas mark 2. Lightly oil a large ovenproof dish.

2. Sprinkle the rice and the sugar into the dish and mix.

3. Bring the evaporated milk to the boil in a small pan, stirring occasionally. Stir the evaporated and fresh milk into the rice and mix well until the rice is coated thoroughly.

4. Sprinkle over the nutmeg, cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

5. Remove the pudding from the oven and stir well, breaking up any lumps. Cover with the same aluminum foil. Bake in the oven for a further 30 minutes.

6. Remove from the oven and stir well again.

7. Dot the pudding with butter and bake for a further 45 to 60 minutes, until the rice is tender and the skin browned.

8. Divide the pudding into 4 individual serving bowls. Top with a large spoonful of jam and serve immediately.