Creamy Jasmine Rice Pudding

3 cups water

1 1/2 cups rice

1tsp salt

1 cup raisins (optional)

2 cups milk

2 cups Half n’ Half

3/4 cups white sugar

2 beaten eggs

1/2 stick butter

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add salt then rice & raisins and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 -15 minutes until fluffy.

In same pan combine cooked rice, 1 1/2 cups milk, 1 1/2 cups Half n’ Half, and sugar. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes.

Stir in remaining milk, Half n’ Half, and beaten egg. Cook 3 minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla.

Serve warm.