CINNAMON-RAISIN RICE PUDDING

Cinnamon-Raisin Rice Pudding image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup medium-grain rice
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half, plus more, for serving
Kosher salt
4 cups milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

Bring the rice, cinnamon, a pinch of salt and 3 1/2 cups of the milk to a simmer in a medium saucepot set over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is just tender, about 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk together the sugar, vanilla, egg yolks and the remaining 1/2 cup milk in a medium bowl until smooth. While whisking constantly, slowly add about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture to the yolk mixture until smooth and then whisk back into the pot. Stir in the raisins.
Simmer the pudding, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. It will continue to thicken as it cools. Remove and discard the pieces of cinnamon stick.
Pour the pudding into a bowl and press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface. Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate, if desired. Serve at room temperature or cold, sprinkled with freshly ground cinnamon.