How to make: Macedonian Rice Pudding | Rice Pudding Recipe | How to make rice pudding

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and dairy-free.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean offers a more intense flavor.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Combine rice and milk in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt to the rice mixture.

Stir occasionally until mixture begins to simmer.

Reduce heat to low and cook for 25-30 minutes until rice is tender, stirring frequently.

Remove from heat and stir in butter and cinnamon until melted and well combined.

Transfer the pudding to a serving dish or individual bowls.

Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Serve chilled, garnished with additional cinnamon or lemon zest if desired.

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