Arborio Rice Pudding

Creamy rice pudding made with arborio rice

Bring water to a boil and add rice.

Simmer at med-low temperature , stirring occasionally , until most of the water is absorbed , the rice is tender but still appears creamy.

Add milk and sugar , mix well.

Let simmer at med-low for about 10 minutes , stirring often until mixture appears creamy and the rice is soft.

Whisk egg yolk.

Pour about 1 / 2 cup of the hot mixture into the egg yolk while whisking and then pour back into the pot.

Simmer about five minutes more , stirring constantly until mixture thickens.

Remove from heat and add butter , vanilla and cinnamon.

Let cool.

Pudding will thicken as it cools.

Raisins can be added at the time of the milk and sugar if desired.

water, arborio rice, 1% low-fat milk, sugar, egg yolk, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon