Dulce De Leche Rice Pudding

Dulce de Leche Rice Pudding

2 1/2 cups whole milk, divided
1/3 cup long-grain white rice
1 cinnamon stick
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup dulce de leche
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Mix together 2 cups of the milk, the rice & the cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan
Bring to a boil & simmer over medium-low heat until the rice is tender, 40 to 45 min

Discard the cinnamon stick & set the pan aside

Whisk the remaining 1/2 cup milk with the egg yolks in a large bowl
Add a little of the rice mixture at a time, whisking constantly
When all the rice has been added, return the pudding to the pan & cook over low heat, stirring, until the temp of the pudding reaches 160 deg F, 3 to 5 min
Remove from the heat & stir in the dulce de leche & vanilla extract
Stir until incorporated
Pour the pudding into a bowl, cover & refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hrs or overnight

Serve cold, sprinkled with almonds

Serves 4

Topics: Deserts

 

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