Rice Pudding with Raisins

Serves 6 in about 37 minutes. The pressure cooker brings eggs and cinnamon together.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups arborio rice (don't rinse)
• 2 ¼ cups water
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups whole milk (or half and half)
• ¾ cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• ¾ cup raisins (optional)

Method

1. Tip in rice, water, and salt to the pot. Set the lid on and set to Sealing. Pressure cook on High for 3 minutes. When done, let sit undisturbed for 10 minutes (10 instant natural release).
2. Meanwhile, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla. keep it nearby.
3. Release any remaining pressure and then open the lid.
4. Mix in the milk mixture and the sugar & cinnamon, if using.
5. Turn on the Sauté setting and bring to a simmer, while stirring the whole time, then turn off the pot and carefully remove the inner pot to a heat-safe surface.
6. Mix in the raisins.
7. The rice pudding will thicken as it cools.
8. Plate warm or cold, with cream or whipped cream.

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