Stove-Top Rice Pudding

1. 1

   Bring water, raisins, salt, cinnamon stick and lemon rind to boil; stir in rice.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until liquid is almost all absorbed, about 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Combine cream and sugar; stir into rice mixture.

4. 4

   Cook gently over low heat until mixture is creamy.

5. 5

   Whisk a little hot rice mixture into egg yolks, then stir yolk mixture back into pan.

6. 6

   Cook over med-low heat until mixture thickens, about 1 minute.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

8. 8

   Just before serving, remove cinnamon stick and lemon rind.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with ground cinnamon if desired.

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