Caramelized rice pudding

2. In a large saucepan, heat the 4 cups of milk with the lemon zest, orange zest, cinnamon stick and a pinch of salt over medium heat. Do not let the milk boil, but rather heat it until it is just before boiling. Then remove the zest and cinnamon.

3. Caramelize the sugar in another pot. To prepare, heat 1/4 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat until melted and golden brown. Be careful not to burn it.

4. Once the sugar is caramelized, carefully pour the hot milk over the caramelized sugar. Be careful, the caramel may form bubbles when it comes into contact with hot milk. Mix well until the caramel is completely dissolved in the milk.

5. Add the rinsed rice to the milk-caramel mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 30 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender and mixture is thickened. If necessary, add milk during cooking if the rice absorbs too much.

6. Remove the pan from the heat and add the vanilla essence. Mix well.

7. Serve the caramelized rice pudding hot or cold, sprinkled with cinnamon powder if desired.

I hope you enjoy this delicious caramelized rice pudding dessert! If you have any questions about the recipe or need any other help, feel free to ask in the comments section.