Rice Pudding
A creamy, sweet dessert made by simmering rice in milk and sugar, then flavored with cinnamon, vanilla, or raisins for a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
- 2 quarts whole milk 3/4 cup long-grain rice 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup raisins
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Directions
- Pour 2 quarts milk into a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, then mix in rice and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring frequently and skimming surface of milk as needed.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Slowly pour into rice mixture while stirring vigorously. Allow mixture to boil and thicken, approximately 10 minutes, while stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in raisins. Pour mixture into a 9x13 pan and sprinkle cinnamon over top. Allow to cool uncovered in refrigerator for a few hours, until pudding is chilled and firm. Cover with plastic wrap when cool.