This 5-ingredient baked rice dessert is one of those budget-friendly recipes that feels surprisingly special, which makes it perfect for a cozy Sweetest Day treat or an easy weeknight dessert when you want something homemade without a lot of prep. Using dry uncooked jasmine rice right in the baking dish gives it a soft, creamy texture as it bakes, almost like a simple oven rice pudding, and it relies on pantry staples that busy home cooks often already have on hand.
Serve this warm with a spoonful of whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a light dusting of cinnamon on top. It also pairs really well with fresh berries, sliced bananas, or even a hot mug of coffee after dinner if you want to turn a very simple dessert into something that feels a little more celebratory.
5-Ingredient Oven-Baked Sweet Sweetest Day Jasmine Rice Dessert
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 cup dry uncooked jasmine rice
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease an oven-safe metal baking dish so the rice mixture does not stick as it bakes.
2. Pour the dry uncooked jasmine rice into the prepared baking dish, then add the milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
3. Stir everything together well so the rice is evenly distributed and the cinnamon is mixed throughout the liquid.
4. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then carefully remove the foil and stir the rice mixture.
5. Return the dish to the oven uncovered and bake for 20 to 25 minutes more, or until the rice is tender and the top looks lightly golden and creamy.
6. Let the dessert rest for 10 minutes before serving so it thickens slightly, then spoon into bowls and serve warm.
Variations & Tips
Extra Cozy Flavor: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom if you want a warmer spiced flavor. I like doing this in colder months when I want the dessert to feel a little more like a holiday rice pudding.
Sweeter Finish: If you are serving this for a special occasion, drizzle a little caramel sauce over each bowl right before serving. It gives the dessert a richer look and makes it feel dressier with almost no extra work.
Make-Ahead Tip: Bake the dessert earlier in the day, then reheat individual portions with a splash of milk. That helps bring back the creamy texture, which is especially handy on busy evenings.
Texture Tip: Jasmine rice bakes up soft and fragrant, but oven temperatures can vary. If the rice is still a little firm at the end of baking, stir in a small splash of milk, cover loosely with foil, and bake a bit longer.
