This oriz puding is easy to make and likely will become a favorite. The lemon zest adds a freshness to the pudding, and the rose-pistachio garnish is lovely. You can serve this while still warm, or at room temperature; just refrigerate any leftovers.

Ingredients

Directions

Pudding

Place rice, sugar, milk, butter, cinnamon and lemon zest in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over very low heat; do not let it boil, and stir frequently for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until mixture is creamy and thick and the rice is tender. Discard cinnamon stick and zest.

• Prep time: 5 minutes.
• Cook time: 1 hour.
• Makes 4 servings.