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Rice Kugel

A traditional baked Jewish pudding made with rice, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon. Golden on top with a custardy interior, this comforting dessert is perfect warm or at room temperature.

75 minEasyServes 8270 cal/serving

JewishDessertOvenVegetarianLow CarbNut-FreeGluten-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked white rice, cooled
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup whole milk, 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt.

  3. 3

    Fold in 4 cups cooled cooked white rice and 1/2 cup golden raisins until evenly combined.

  4. 4

    Pour into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top if desired.

  5. 5

    Bake for 55-65 minutes until the top is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Questions

Can I make Rice Kugel dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup whole milk, 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted. Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Rice Kugel keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Rice Kugel?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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