Creamy Rice Pudding by Minnie Graver

Minnie was the dear little elderly lady that cleaned at the business where I was first employed right out of high school. She was tiny & feisty & guarded her recipes like they were golden & they were & still are today! This creamy wonderful pudding was one of her specialties & was thrilled when she gave me her secret golden recipe! I am sharing it with you because it is simply one of THE BEST Rice Puddings I have ever eaten. Minnie is long gone but never forgotten & I share this recipe of hers in her honor. THANKS Minnie with Love, Judy

                                           Creamy Rice Pudding by, Minnie Graver !
1/2 Cup Raw White Rice
2 Cups Water
3 TBS. Butter
1/2 Tsp. Salt
4 Cups Milk ( in above photo I used Unsweetened Almond Milk) for dairy free leave out the butter & use the almond milk.
1 Egg
1/4 Cup Cornstarch
3/4 Cup Sugar
2 Tsp. Vanilla
3/4 Cup Raisins ( Optional)
1 Tsp. Cinnamon + more to sprinkle & you just have to sprinkle !

Boil rice, water , butter & salt in large pan on low covered until water is absorbed about 20 minutes or so & stir every so often ! Add 3 cups of milk &  the raisins if using. Bring to a boil stirring to prevent sticking. Turn heat down to low until you mix up the next ingredients . In separate bowl ( I use the bowl I am going to serve the pudding) stir together the sugar, cornstarch, until smooth. Beat egg & add the egg & milk to cornstarch mixture stirring to blend . Add vanilla & cinnamon & stir again so mixture is smooth. Now stir in 1/4 cup of hot rice mixture to the cornstarch mixture stirring as you add. Now add all of this into the large pot of rice mixture. Stir over medium heat until pudding bubbles & thickens. Once thick & bubbly remove from heat & pour into serving bowl. Now sprinkle the top with cinnamon & chill. You now have thick rich CREAMY the most wonderful stove top rice pudding, that serves 6 to 8 people easily, that anyone could ask for ! THANK YOU Minnie !

                                                                     

This is a batch a Judy's Foodie whipped up using milk! My picture above was made with almond milk. Both are amazing!