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Desserts

Rice pudding has a rich history dating back to medieval times, but through time, it has gone through many variations. This delicious dessert is destined to be made with leftover rice as the star of the show. It's an easy dessert recipes that allows for substitutions or additions to make it unique.

Classic Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 cup non-dairy milk
• 1/2 Tbsp Vanilla extract
• 2 Cups of cooked rice
• 2-3 cups of whole milk
• 3 Tbsp sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cinnamon stick
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• Dried fruits and nuts trail mix or shredded coconut are optional

Instructions

1. Bring to a low simmer the rice, 2 cups of milk, sugar, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and dried fruits (if using), stirring occasionally, until it reaches the consistency of oatmeal, about 6 min. Add more milk if needed.
2. Transfer the rice pudding to a bowl. Serve hot, cool, or cold and garnish as desired.
3. For an additional surprise: (optional) Melt butter in a small skillet over low heat. Add raisins and sauté 2 minutes. You may add some vanilla extract.
4. Serve garnished with raisins and ground cinnamon.