Rice Pudding Gonzo

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This is the recipe that was submitted to gourmet magazine by the fdny company 18. Very simply and oh so very good! I like to add raisins to my rice pudding. If you do too, add the raisins into the milk and rice mixture before simmering so they will be nice and plump :)

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Steps

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Bring milk , rice , sugar , butter , vanilla , and salt to a boil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat , then reduce heat and simmer , uncovered , stirring frequently , until rice is very tender , about 1 hour.

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Just before rice mixture finishes cooking , whisk eggs lightly in a bowl.

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Remove pan from heat and slowly add 1 cup of rice mixture to eggs , whisking constantly.

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Stir egg mixture into remaining rice mixture in pan , then stir in cream.

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Pour pudding into a 13- by 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.

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Chill pudding , covered , at least 3 hours.

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Makes 6-8 servings.

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Ingredients

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whole milk, long-grain white rice, sugar, unsalted butter, vanilla, salt, eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon