
A historical dessert from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900). This can be made very rich by spreading on top a layer of orange marmalade and covering with meringue
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
slightly beat the eggs
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add the sugar and rice, flavoring, and lastly the milk
bake in a moderate oven until set
spreading on top a layer of orange marmalade and covering with meringue
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Using pre-cooked rice prevents the grains from absorbing too much custard liquid and becoming mushy during baking. The egg proteins coagulate at around 160-180°F, transforming the milk mixture into a creamy custard that binds the rice together. Adding the milk last and baking in a moderate oven (325-350°F) prevents the eggs from curdling, ensuring a smooth, creamy texture rather than a grainy one.
The rice pudding base can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated unbaked; bring to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking. Fully baked pudding (without the marmalade and meringue topping) can be made 2 days ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Add the marmalade and meringue topping just before serving.
Store baked rice pudding covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Serve chilled or reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. Note that meringue topping will weep and soften over time, so it's best added just before serving if storing leftovers.
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The rice pudding base can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated unbaked; bring to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking. Fully baked pudding (without the marmalade and meringue topping) can be made 2 days ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Add the marmalade and meringue topping just before serving.
Store baked rice pudding covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Serve chilled or reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. Note that meringue topping will weep and soften over time, so it's best added just before serving if storing leftovers.