Cranberry Vanilla Rice Pudding

Cranberry Vanilla Rice Pudding Serves 6

One Serving is 204 calories.

1/4 C dried cranberries

4 1/2 C 2% milk

1/3 C sugar

1 t orange zest

pinch of salt

1 t vanilla extract

*Place the dried fruit in a small bowl, cover with hot water, and set aside.

*In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, combine the milk, rice, sugar, zest, and salt and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.

*Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently until the rice is very tender and the pudding is creamy, stirring occasionally, for about 35-40 minutes.

*Remove from heat. Drain the dried fruit and mix into the rice along with the vanilla extract. Transfer to individual ramekins or a large serving bowl. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve chilled.