Riso Latte Dulce

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 4 cups skim milk, divided
 * 1 cup uncooked medium grain rice
 * 1/3 cup Sugar
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 3/4 cup dried cherries, quartered figs or other dried fruit
 * 1/2 cup whole milk
 * 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Combine 3 cups skim milk, rice, Sugar, salt and cinnamon in 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat; stirring occasionally 12 to 15 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly. Add remaining 1 cup skim milk and cherries. Cook 12 to 15 minutes more; stirring until mixture slowly boils and thickens. Add whole milk; cook, stirring, 5 to 7 minutes more until pudding is thick and creamy. Remove from heat. Add vanilla; stir and spoon into individual serving bowls