How To Make Rice Pudding

Who says rice can’t also be a key ingredient for a delicious dessert? Not those who are familiar with the wonders of a well-known dessert commonly known as,  Rice Pudding.  Many cultures create this delightful treat in a variety of ways but the center ingredient is rice which explodes its bountiful taste when mixed with other ingredients making this a very convenient and fairly easy dessert to make.Below is a great Rice Pudding recipe to try.

• 1 Cup of Uncooked long grained Rice
• 2 1/2 Cups of Milk
• 1/4 Tsp. of Salt
• 1/4 Tsp. Cinnamon or to taste
• 1/4 Nutmeg
• 1/2 Cup of white Sugar
• 1/4 Cup of raisins (optional)
• 3 Eggs, Slightly Beaten
• 1/2 Tsp.Vanilla

In a saucepan combine rice, 2 cups of milk, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and raisins.

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; boil slowly about 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

Mix eggs with remaining 1/2 cup of milk. Slowly add to hot mixture, stir continuously.

Cook over medium heat until thickened add vanilla. Let it cool 10 minutes.

When pudding has cooled to room temperature, remove plastic wrap and sprinkle the surface of pudding with cinnamon or even stream of honey to taste on top of servings (Optional). Cover tightly (with fresh wrap) and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving.

Makes about 4 super yummy servings.

Enjoy! 

A visual learner? Below is a great video that demonstrates the process of making Rice Pudding DYI style.