Lightened Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   In a large saucepan, combine rice and 5 cups milk; bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, 15 to 17 minutes.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, vanilla, cardamom, and remaining cup milk.
4. 4
   Slowly pour egg mixture into rice mixture; cook over medium-low, stirring constantly, until pudding coats the back of a spoon, 3 to 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove from heat; stir in raisins.
6. 6
   Pour pudding into a 6-quart casserole dish or large bowl; let cool to room temperature.
7. 7
   Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days).
8. 8
   Serve pudding garnished with more raisins and cardamom.
9. 9
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10. 10
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