Vanilla Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• •3/4 cup short-grain white rice
• •1 1/2 cups water
• •3 cups whole milk
• •1/3 cup granulated sugar
• •1/4 teaspoon salt
• •2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• •1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1Bring rice and water to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Cover and cook on low 15 minutes until water is mostly absorbed.
2. 2Add milk, sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is tender and mixture is creamy.
3. 3Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. It will thicken as it cools.
4. 4Serve warm sprinkled with cinnamon, or cool promptly and refrigerate to serve chilled.