Creamy Rice Pudding with Rose Water

This classic dessert is made with just a few simple ingredients, and it's the perfect way to end a Mediterranean meal. The rice is cooked in milk until it's tender and creamy, then it's flavored with rose water, sugar, and cinnamon.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup white rice
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon rose water
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts, if desired
• 1/4 cup dried fruit, if desired

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, milk, sugar, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the rose water.
4. Serve the rice pudding warm or cold, topped with nuts and dried fruit, if desired.