Christine's Fabulous Rice Pudding

Name: Christine's Fabulous Rice Pudding
Yield: 4 - 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups (750 mL) Milk; 1 cup (250 mL) 35 % whipping cream; 1/2 cup (125 mL) short-grain rice (Arborio or Italian-style); 1/4 cup (60 mL) brown sugar packed; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt; 1/4 cup (60 mL) raisins (optional); 1 tbsp (15 mL) vanilla extract

This recipe is taken from the 2003 Milk Calendar. Using short grain makes a wonderful textured rice pudding. Real Whipping Cream adds an extra silky texture that can’t be beat.

Prep: 5 min
Cooking: 30 min

Yields 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients

3 cups (750 mL) Milk
1 cup (250 mL) 35 % whipping cream
1/2 cup (125 mL) short-grain rice (Arborio or Italian-style)
1/4 cup (60 mL) brown sugar packed
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/4 cup (60 mL) raisins (optional)
1 tbsp (15 mL) vanilla extract

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Preparation

In heavy saucepan, bring milk, cream, rice, sugar, cinnamon and salt to boil over medium heat, stirring often.

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 min. Stir in raisins (if using). Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 min longer or until rice is very tender. Stir in vanilla extract. Serve warm or cold.