Arborio Rice Pudding

DIRECTIONS

• Bring water to a boil and add rice.
• Simmer at med-low temperature, stirring occasionally, until most of the water is absorbed, the rice is tender but still appears creamy.
• Add milk and sugar, mix well.
• Let simmer at med-low for about 10 minutes, stirring often until mixture appears creamy and the rice is soft.
• Whisk egg yolk.
• Pour about 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into the egg yolk while whisking and then pour back into the pot.
• Simmer about five minutes more, stirring constantly until mixture thickens.
• Remove from heat and add butter,vanilla and cinnamon; let cool.
• Pudding will thicken as it cools.
• **Raisins can be added at the time of the milk and sugar if desired**.