Ingredients
3
1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup dried cherries
2
tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1
tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1
cup uncooked instant white rice
1
box (4-serving size) white chocolate sugar-free instant pudding and pie filling mix
Cinnamon sticks, if desired
Preparation
In 2-quart saucepan, stir 11/2 cups of the milk, the cherries, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and salt. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, make pudding mix as directed on package, using remaining 2 cups milk. Stir prepared pudding into rice mixture. Serve warm. Garnish with cinnamon sticks.
