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Ingredients:

1 cup white rice (long or medium grain)

2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup raisins (optional, but recommended for added sweetness)

Ground nutmeg for a cozy garnish (optional)

Directions:

Rinse the Rice: Start by rinsing the rice under cold water until clear to shed extra starch, ensuring your pudding remains delightfully creamy and not gummy.

Cook the Rice: In a medium saucepan, mix the rinsed rice with milk and cream. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then simmer on low for 18-20 minutes, stirring now and then. Watch for tender, liquid-absorbed rice.

Whisk the Custard: In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. This is the heart of your pudding’s creamy texture and flavor.

Merge Rice and Custard: Gently blend the custard into the cooked rice. If you’re adding raisins, now’s the time!