1 litre milk240ml cream
1 tspn vanilla extract
1/2 tspn salt
120g arborio rice
300g sweetened condensed milk
Optional
200g pitted dates
3 tbsp pistachios
Bring milk, vanilla, salt and cream to the boil, add the rice and turn the heat down very low.
Stir frequently till rice is soft and thick - 30-45 minutes.
Add sweetened condensed milk and continue stirring and cooking for a few more minutes. Take off the heat. Allow rice to stand in the pot for 5 minutes before serving.
Meanwhile, cover dates with 1 cup of water and bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes.Lightly mash with a fork.
Toast pistachios in the oven for 5 minutes. Once they have cooled, crush lightly.
Top rice pudding with dates and pistachios.
