Creamy Italian Rice Pudding

I first had this delicious pudding at my sister-in-law's and had to have the recipe. I think it is the best rice pudding going...the lemon zest adds life and lightness...

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup arborio rice
• 4  cups  whole milk, scalded
• 8  tablespoons granulated sugar
• 6  tablespoons butter
• 1  grated lemon, zest of
• 2  teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
2. Mix together rice, milk, sugar, butter and lemon zest and pour into a greased 4 quart casserole dish.
3. Bake for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cinnamon.
5. Serve warm and creamy.