Baked Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   In a large pot of boiling water, cook rice for 5 minutes and drain.
3. 3
   Rinse under running water and set aside to drain.
4. 4
   In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, vanilla, zest and cinnamon.
5. 5
   Bring mixture to a boil and stir.
6. 6
   Turn off heat and stir in butter and sugar.
7. 7
   Let mixture cool for 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Add the rice to the milk mixture and pour into a baking dish.
9. 9
   Cover with foil and bake about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Stir mixture after 45 minutes.
11. 11
    Serve warm.