Rice Pudding with Raisins

Ingredients
3 c. whole milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

3/4 c. uncooked white rice
1/4 c. raisins
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. heavy cream


Directions
Combine the milk, vanilla and cinnamon in a heavy saucepan. Slowly bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, being careful not to scorch the milk.
 
Reduce the heat to low, add the rice, and cook at a low simmer 1 hour, uncovered and stirring occasionally, or until the rice is thoroughly cooked and creamy.  Remove from the heat. Stir in the raisins and the sugar and cool as quickly as possible. Refrigerate until cold.

Whip the cream into stiff peaks with an electric mixer. Using a spatula, fold the cream into the chilled pudding, spoon into pudding cups, and serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.

A nice garnish would be some dried cranberries or cherries that have been re-hydrated inbrandy.