Milch Reis (German Rice Pudding)

Submitted by MJaz9053

"Delicious, creamy and simple. You can add rum-soaked raisins when you add the milk if you wish. I serve it with crushed-berry syrup or applesauce. This is the way all of my husband's family (in Germany) makes it. They generally serve it as a main dish rather than a desert, but cut down the sugar a bit."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 cups short or medium grained white rice (uncooked)
• 4 cups water
• 1⁄2 tablespoon salt
• 4 cups milk (divided - 3 cups/1cup)
• 1⁄2 - 1 1⁄2 cup sugar (to taste)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons vanilla
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 3 tablespoons butter

directions

1. Bring rice, water and salt to boil. Cover and reduce heat to low.
2. Cook 20 minutes, until all water is absorbed.
3. Add 3 cups milk, sugar and vanilla to rice.
4. Simmer on low, stirring often, about 20 minutes, until most of milk is absorbed.
5. Beat eggs until smooth, add 1 cup milk and beat until thoroughly combined.
6. Slowly pour egg mixture into rice and continue cooking until desired consistency (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat.
7. Add butter and stir until butter is thoroughly melted and incorporated.
8. Enjoy.