Creamy Rice Pudding With Praline Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

2 c. milk

1 c. uncooked extra long-grain white rice

1/2 tsp. salt

2 3/4 c. half-and-half

4 egg yolks

1/2 c. sugar

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

20 caramels

1/2 c. chopped toasted pecans

Preparation

Step 1Stir first 3 ingredients and 2 cups half-and-half in a large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, 35 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender.Step 2Whisk together egg yolks, 1/2 cup half-and half, and sugar. Gradually stir about 1/4 hot rice mixture into yolk mixture; stir yolk mixture into remaining hot mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 160 degrees F and is thickened and bubbly (about 7 minutes). Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.Step 3Stir together caramels and remaining 1/4 cup half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth. Stir in pecans. Serve praline sauce over rice pudding.

From: Classic Southern Desserts © 2010 by Oxmoor House, Inc. Buy the book