Rice Pudding

By newbaucher

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 qts. whole milk
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• 1/2 cup raisins - optional
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup light cream - optional

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

-Bring milk, sugar, and rice to a simmer over medium heat; reduce heat to low; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour, or until rice is soft.
-Add raisins; increase heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, for 20 minutes, or until rice has absorbed most of the milk.
-Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
-Let sit until room temperature, then refrigerate for 2-3 hours. The pudding will thicken as it chills.
-Immediately before serving, stir in cream.