Rice Pudding

Most cultures have their own version of a rice pudding. With simple ingredients like rice, milk, sugar and cinnamon, whipping up a rice pudding is not so difficult. This timeless creamy treat is called Riz au lait in France. A rice pudding can be thickened with eggs and baked too. This wholesome rice dessert can be prepared in advance for parties and family gatherings.

Ingredients

• 3 cups white rice, cooked
• 3 cups milk
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup raisins and almond slivers
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Method

Combine cooked rice, milk, sugar and butter in a medium saucepan. Add raisins and vanilla. Cook for 25

minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed. Mix in cinnamon. Spoon the pudding into a serving dish and

dust with a hint of cinnamon and slivered almonds. Serve chilled.

Tips

This thick creamy treat never fails to comfort, whether it’s eaten piping hot or chilled. With about 320

calories in a bowl, rice pudding is a rich dessert, what with the nuts and raisins thrown in. If you have

some leftover rice, rustle up some rice pudding for the next meal. You can try variations with flavors like

caramel, coconut or coffee.