This is equally good served warm or cold. If you prefer it cold, begin preparing the dessert well ahead so that it has time to chill.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 6
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Combine 4 cups milk, rice, sugar, cinnamon and salt in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until rice is very tender, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
Step 2
Whisk cornstarch and 1 tablespoon milk in large bowl to blend. Add eggs; whisk to blend. Whisk in hot rice mixture. Return to saucepan. Add cherries; stir over low heat just until mixture comes to boil. Mix in vanilla and lemon juice. Serve warm or pour pudding into buttered medium bowl. Press plastic wrap onto surface. Chill until cold, at least 8 hours or overnight. Spoon pudding into bowls and serve.
