Sun-Maid Creamy Rice Pudding

1-1/2 c. cooked rice

2 c. milk, divided

1/3 c. sugar

1/4 t. salt

1 egg, beaten

2/3 c. Sun-Maid Natural Raisins

1 T. butter or margarine

1/2 t. vanilla extract

Optional: 1/8 t. nutmeg or cinnamon

Stir together rice, 1-1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes until thick and creamy. Blend together remaining milk and egg and stir into rice mixture. Stir in raisins. Continue to cook an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in butter and vanilla and spoon into serving dishes. Sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

Add a delicious crunch to rice pudding…just add 1/4 cup slivered, toasted almonds. You can also add a peeled and diced pear or apple during the last 2 minutes of cooking for a brand new twist on an old favorite.