Arborio Rice Pudding with Currants and Dark Brown Sugar

Submitted by seahorse73

"The pudding should be served warm; You can make 1 hour ahead and keep warm by holding it in a warm water bath."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups arborio rice
• 1 1⁄2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 1⁄2 cups whole milk
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1⁄2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup firmly packed golden raisin
• 1⁄2 cup firmly packed dried currants or 1/2 cup dark raisin
• whipped cream, for garnish (optional)

directions

1. In large saucepan combine rice, whipping cream, milk and cinnamon sticks over medium heat.
2. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, 20-30 minutes.
3. Remove mixture from heat and stir in sugar until dissolved.
4. Stir in golden raisins and currants; cool, 15 minutes, stirring often.
5. Remove cinnamon sticks from pudding.
6. Divide warm pudding among serving bowls and top each serving with a spoonful of whipped cream, if desired.