Cardamom and Lemon Rice Pudding

Ingredients 

 

• 3 cups whole milk

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 4 large eggs, beaten

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (from 1 medium lemon)

• 5 whole green cardamom pods

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

• 3 cups cooked medium-grain white rice

• 1 cup golden raisins

 

Preparation

 

In slow cooker, whisk together milk, cream, eggs, granulated and brown sugars, vanilla, zest, cardamom pods, and nutmeg. Stir in rice, cover and cook on high 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low, add raisins, and cook 1 hour more, stirring occasionally. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve chilled.