Step 1

Combine 5 1/2 cups milk, sugar, cinnamon stick and salt in a large saucepan over medium to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Bring the milk mixture to a boil.

Step 3

Add the uncooked rice to the milk, mix well, and reduce the heat to low.

Step 4

Allow the rice mixture to cook at a gentle simmer, reducing heat as needed.

Step 5

Continue cooking the rice mixture for 45- 60 minutes, stirring frequently to make sure it isn’t sticking to the bottom of the pan. (depending on the stovetop heat, the time can vary).

Step 6

The rice pudding mixture will thicken up to consistency of Greek yogurt.

Step 7

Once thickened, remove from the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and raisins.

Step 8

Allow the rice pudding to cool and if needed, add the additional milk to thin out the mixture or if you’re feeling decadent, add heavy cream instead of milk.

Step 9

Sprinkle with cinnamon to serve, and top with freshly made whipped cream. If you want to forgo the whipped cream stir a little heavy cream into each portion before serving.