Rice Pudding

Today Quincy got her braces put on.  This could only mean one thing, rice pudding was on order.

EVERYONE at our house loves this except for Heston which is a first for any food EVER.

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

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, milk, vanilla bean and seeds, sugar, and salt. 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.
2. Remove vanilla bean; stir in heavy cream. Rice pudding may be served warm, at room temperature or chilled (personally I prefer it slightly warmed).

I like to add in a bit of chocolate pudding, or a few berries, or a shake of cinnamon and sugar.