This Lush and Creamy Rice Pudding Is My Forever Favorite Comfort Food

Name: This Lush and Creamy Rice Pudding Is My Forever Favorite Comfort Food
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup arborio or sushi rice; 1 (about 13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk; 1 1/3 cups unsweetened almond milk; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/3 cup water; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 12 ounces fresh or frozen sweet cherries, pitted (about 2 cups)