Pecan Rice Pudding

Description
A sweet dessert featuring creamy rice pudding topped with crunchy, buttery pecans. Southern-inspired and indulgent.
Ingredients
- 1 quart milk
- 2 1/4 cups uncooked white rice 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/2 cup pecan halves
Directions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring rice and milk to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes. Stir in maple syrup, lemon zest and pecans. Pour into serving dishes and chill until set.