Rice Pudding

For 6 Servings, Rice Pudding keeps the list centered on Arborio rice, whole milk and vanilla bean. Set aside about 55 minutes.

• Yield 6 Servings
• Ready in 55 minutes
• Prep 10 minutes
• Cook 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Arborio rice (rinsed)
• 6 cups whole milk
• 1/2 vanilla bean (split and scraped or 1-2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, milk, vanilla bean and seeds, sugar, and salt.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until rice is tender and liquid has absorbed, about 40-45 minutes.
3. Remove vanilla bean; stir in heavy cream. Rice pudding may be served warm, at room temperature or chilled (personally I prefer it slightly warmed).

Let the center settle before you cut it, or the slices will slump.