Name: Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup basmati rice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

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This rich, creamy pudding is delicious served warm or cold. If you feel like dressing up the dessert a bit, add a cinnamon stick while the rice is cooking, or top the finished pudding with a sprinkling of raisins and a little freshly grated nutmeg just before serving.

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