Bavarian-Style Rice Pudding

• full-fat milk↗3 1⁄2 cups

  or use half and half cream

• sugar↗2⁄3 cup
• long grain white rice↗1⁄2 cup
• butter↗2 tablespoons
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• unflavored gelatin↗1 teaspoon
• light rum↗2 tablespoons
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• whipping cream↗1 cup

  unwhipped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a heavy-bottomed saucepan bring the milk to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Stir in the sugar, rice, butter and salt; reduce heat, cover and simmer stirring occasionally until the mixture has thickened and the rice is tender (about 45 minutes).

3. 3

   Meanwhile in a small bowl sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons cold water; let stand until softened (about 10 minutes) then stir into hot rice mixture followed by the rum and vanilla.

4. 4

   Chill the mixture uncovered until cool but not set (about 1 hour).

5. 5

   In a bowl using an electric mixer on high speed, whip the cream to soft peaks form; fold into the rice mixture.

6. 6

   Divide the pudding between glass bowls.

7. 7

   Chill until set (about 1 hour).