Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked medium or long grain rice
• 2 1/2 cups half and half or whole milk (divided use)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 2/3 cup golden raisins or classic raisins
• 1-2 Tbsp butter
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium heavy bottomed saucepan add cooked rice, 2 cups milk, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and salt, Mix well, simmer over medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes or until beginning to thicken.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 1/2 cup milk and egg. Add a heaping tablespoon of warm rice to the bowl, mix well.

3. 3

   Whisking constantly, add egg mixture to the saucepan along with the raisins. Mix well, simmer while stirring for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from heat adding butter and vanilla. Mix to combine.

5. 5

   Serve immediately.

6. 6

   Special Note: To make rice for this recipe use 1 cup dry rice and 2 cups of water. Bring water to a boil, add the rice, stir once. Bring back to a boil then cook over low heat covered for 15-18 minutes or just until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. This can be done in advance and chilled until you’re ready to make the rice pudding.