Portuguese Rice Pudding Parfait

A tasty parfait with layers of smooth Portuguese rice pudding and fluffy whipped cream, with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. A mix of traditional tastes in a more modern way.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup arborio rice
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• Ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions:

Put arborio rice, whole milk, sugar, a cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan

Over medium-low heat, bring the mixture to a simmer

Keep stirring it often so it doesn't stick

Turn down the heat and keep simmering for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rice is soft and the mixture thickens

Take the cinnamon stick out of the rice pudding and let it cool down to room temperature

Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together in a different bowl until stiff peaks form

Put the whipped cream on top of the cooled rice pudding in parfait glasses

Add more layers until the glasses are full, and top it all off with whipped cream

Put the parfaits in the fridge for at least two hours before you serve them

Before you serve, sprinkle ground cinnamon on top

Have fun with your Portuguese Rice Pudding Parfait!