Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Mix up the half-and-half, cinnamon stick, lime peel, sugar, and salt in a large saucepan.
2. 2
   Slide it onto a burner and bring the mixture up to a simmer on medium-high heat.
3. 3
   Dump in the rice and turn the heat down to low.
4. 4
   Cook gently, stirring every now and then, for 35 to 40 minutes, or til the rice grains are just tender.
5. 5
   Pull the pan off the heat.
6. 6
   Grab a bowl and whisk together the cream, yolks, vanilla, brown sugar, and rum.
7. 7
   Fold the mixture into the cooked rice and put the pan back on medium heat for a few more minutes, stirring til the mixture just begins to thicken.
8. 8
   Take it off the heat, fish out the cinnamon stick and the lime peel, and scrape the pudding into a bowl.
9. 9
   Serve warm or cold just as it is, or dress the pudding up a bit with some fresh mango cubes and whipped cream.