Rice Pudding With Ricotta And Fresh Fruit

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup converted rice
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, pureed
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups sliced fresh fruit

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, combine the rice, water, raisins, nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar, and lemon juice. stir to combine. cover and bring to a simmer. cook until the rice is tender, approximately 30 to 40 minutes. remove from the heat and let stand, covered, 5 to 10 minutes until the water is absorbed. let cool. fold in the ricotta cheese and vanilla extract.
• 2 mold in individual molds and turn out onto a serving plate, or place a 1/2 cup mound in the center of 8 dessert plates. surround with fresh fruit. makes 8 servings.
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