Arborio Rice Pudding Recipe

Ingredients for Arborio Rice Pudding

• 2 cups water
• Arborio Rice
• 1% Low Fat Milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Vanilla Extract
• Ground cinnamon (to taste)

How to Make Arborio Rice Pudding

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of Arborio rice and a pinch of salt.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until most of the water is absorbed and the rice is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
3. Stir in 2 cups of whole milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. (Optional: Add 1/2 cup raisins at this time).
4. Continue to simmer over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and the rice is creamy and soft.
5. In a small bowl, whisk 1 large egg yolk until light and frothy.
6. Temper the egg yolk by slowly whisking in about 1/2 cup of the hot rice pudding mixture. This prevents the egg from scrambling.
7. Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining pudding.
8. Simmer for 5 minutes more, stirring constantly, until the pudding has reached your desired thickness. Remove from heat.
9. Stir in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and a dash of ground cinnamon.
10. Let the pudding cool slightly before serving. The pudding will thicken further as it cools.
11. Serve warm or chilled. Garnish with extra cinnamon and a sprinkle of sugar, if desired.