Old Fashioned Rice Pudding ~ Extra Creamy Stove Top Recipe

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is often more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar can be less expensive.

Choose a pot with a thick bottom or well-insulated bottom to prevent burning.

Add 4 cups of milk to the pot.

Add 1/2 cup of water to the pot.

Add 1/2 cup of arborio rice to the pot.

Add about 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Once boiling, reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

While simmering, separate 2 eggs, placing the yolks in one bowl and the whites in another.

Add 4 to 6 tablespoons of sugar to the egg yolks, mixing until smooth and creamy.

After about 20 minutes, check the pudding; it should look thick and creamy with visible rice.

Turn off the heat and temper the egg yolk mixture by adding a little hot pudding to it, mixing well.

Slowly add the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the pot, stirring continuously.

Return the pot to a gentle simmer for 1 to 2 minutes to cook the egg yolks.

Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter and vanilla extract, mixing well.

Let the pudding cool slightly before serving, noting that it will thicken as it cools.

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