Ingredients

  • 4 cups skim milk, divided
  • 1 cup uncooked medium grain rice
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup dried cherries, quartered figs or other dried fruit
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • Combine 3 cups skim milk, rice, sugar, salt and cinnamon in 2-to-3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat; stirring occasionally 12 to 15 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.
  • Add remaining 1 cup skim milk and cherries. Cook 12 to 15 minutes more; stirring until mixture slowly boils and thickens.
  • Add whole milk; cook, stirring, 5 to 7 minutes more until pudding is thick and creamy Remove from heat. Add vanilla; stir and spoon into individual serving bowls.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories 463
  • Total Fat 26g
  • Cholesterol 187mg
  • Sodium 743mg
  • Carbohydrates 37g
  • Dietary Fiber 4g
  • Protein 21g