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Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding with Raisins & Almonds Recipe

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  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Description

This Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding with Raisins & Almonds is a creamy, sweet, and comforting classic dessert made easily on the stovetop in one pot. With tender rice cooked in a luscious mixture of heavy cream and whole milk, flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, and studded with juicy raisins and crunchy almonds, this timeless recipe is perfect for a cozy treat.

Ingredients

Rice and Liquid Base

  • 2 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white rice, medium or long grain
  • 2½ cups heavy cream
  • 2½ cups whole milk

Sweeteners and Flavorings

  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, more or less to taste
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup raisins, more or less to taste
  • ½ cup almonds, slivered
  • Whole almonds, optional for prizes

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice: In a large pot over high heat, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add ½ teaspoon salt and the rice. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir the rice regularly until it is cooked and most of the water is absorbed.
  2. Add dairy and sugar: Add the heavy cream, then the whole milk, followed by the sugar. Stir until blended. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  3. Simmer and thicken: Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes. Stir frequently, especially as the pudding thickens.
  4. Flavor and finish thickening: As the pudding thickens considerably, add ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon and stir well. After a few minutes, taste and add more cinnamon if preferred. Reduce heat to low and continue stirring frequently to prevent sticking, cooking until the pudding is thick enough that a spoon can stand upright on its own, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in vanilla and add-ins: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Add raisins and slivered almonds to taste, stirring well. Optionally, add whole almonds hidden in the pudding as a fun prize tradition.
  6. Cool and serve: Allow the rice pudding to cool before serving. It can be served at room temperature but is best served chilled. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a couple of days.

Notes

  • Stir the rice frequently during cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
  • Add cinnamon gradually and adjust according to your taste preference.
  • Use whole almonds as fun hidden prizes in the pudding for a traditional touch.
  • Pudding can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled, depending on preference.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://patriciarecipes.com/old-fashioned-rice-pudding-with-raisins-and-almonds-recipe/