Creamy pudding with tender, sweet dried fruit and just a hint of nutmeg.

Creamy Rice Pudding

1 1/3 cups water
2/3 cup long-grain white rice
1 (12-ounce) can NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1/2 cup raisins, dried cranberries and/or dried cherries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1. Place water and rice in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
2. Stir in evaporated milk, sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg and salt; bring to a boil. Stir a portion of rice mixture into the eggs. Add egg mixture to rice mixture; mix well with wire whisk. Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.

Makes 6 servings.

Estimated Times:
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins

For Coconut Rice Pudding: Substitute 1/2 cup toasted or untoasted sweetened flaked coconut for raisins.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 290 Calories from Fat: 50 Total Fat: 6 g Saturated Fat: 3.5 g Cholesterol: 90 mg Sodium: 180 mg Carbohydrates: 49 g Dietary Fiber: .5 g Sugars: 32 g Protein: 8 g

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