Sweet Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cups whole milk , divided
• 0.33 cups white sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.67 cups heavy cream
• 0.5 cups raisins , Optional
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring water, rice, and butter to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

2. 2

   Whisk together 2 cups milk, sugar, egg, flour, and vanilla in a bowl; pour over cooked rice in the saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in remaining 1 cup milk, cream, raisins, and cinnamon until thoroughly mixed. Let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm or cold.