Simple Rice Pudding

I was never a fan of rice pudding when I was growing up; my mother would make it every now and then and it just never appealed to me.  Now that I'm all grown up I am in love with this simple dessert!  This is a perfect "comfort food" dessert and it's so easy to put together, it just takes a bit of time.

First you have to cook your white rice and then on medium heat add milk, sugar and a pinch of salt.  It will look a little soupy like this:

Now, for about 15-20 minutes of simmering and stirring your soupy concoction will have become nice and creamy:

Once this happens you add a bit more milk, raisins (if you want them) and 1 egg that has been slightly beaten:

Continue to cook for 2-5 more minutes until your pudding is thick and creamy.  Then, remove the pot from heat and add a bit of butter and vanilla extract and then serve!

I should tell you to wait a few minutes for the pudding to cool a bit but I am not afraid to admit that I've burned my mouth a few times with this dessert :)

Oh, and have I mentioned before how much I love cinnamon? Well, I do and I have to have a bit sprinkled on my rice pudding every time, so yummy!

Simple Rice Pudding

3/4 C. white rice + 1 1/2 C. water (cook as usual)

1/3 C. white sugar

1 1/2 C. milk

1/4 tsp. salt

2/3 - 1 C. raisins (optional)

1 egg, slightly beaten

1/2 C. milk

1 Tbsp. butter

1/2-1 tsp. vanilla extract

Cinnamon

1. Once your rice is cooked turn up the heat to medium and add the sugar, salt and the 1 1/2 C. milk.  Cook 15-20 minutes, stirring often, until creamy.

2. Add raisins, egg and remaining milk and continue to cook 2-5 minutes until thickened and creamy.

3. Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla and mix well.  Let cool and bit then serve with, or without, and sprinkle of cinnamon.  Enjoy!!