Milchreis German Rice Pudding

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This is a typical german recipe for rice pudding. for this recipe, you don't want to substitute brown rice as it won't get creamy. it is typical to sprinkle a cinnamon and sugar on top of each serving, though some prefer to add fruit, with cherries a popular choice.

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Steps

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Mix the rice , sugar and salt in a large saucepan.

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Stir in the milk and cream , and add the whole piece of vanilla bean.

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Place over medium heat and bring to a boil , stirring often.

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Reduce heat and simmer the rice for 30 minutes , or until soft and milk / cream mixture becomes thick.

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Stir often.

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Scratch out vanilla seeds and stir into pudding.

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Discard vanilla bean pod.

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Serve warm with cinnamon and sugar or fruit compote , or both.

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Ingredients

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white rice, sugar, milk, cream, salt, vanilla beans