Authentic Italian Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 6 cups whole milk
• 0.75 cups Arborio rice
• 0.75 cups white sugar , divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 eggs yolks
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix milk, rice, 1/2 of the sugar, vanilla extract, and salt together in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Blend remaining sugar with whole eggs and yolks in a bowl to make a creamy custard.

3. 3

   Reduce heat of the milk mixture. Let simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 30 to 40 minutes. Fold in the custard. Heat until thickened again, about 5 minutes more.

4. 4

   Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.

5. 5

   Remove the milk and custard mixture from heat. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Fold in the whipped cream. Pour pudding into a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.