Ingredients:
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
• 1/4 cup cherry preserves
Directions:
. In a saucepan, combine the Arborio rice, whole milk, heavy cream, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the mixture thickens.
. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
. In a separate pan, combine cherries and cherry preserves. Cook over medium heat until the cherries are soft and the mixture thickens slightly.
. Gently fold the cherry mixture into the rice pudding.
. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy the lusciousness of Cherry Rice Pudding, a treat that combines comfort and fruity goodness!
