Rice Florentine

Description
Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 2 cups milk, divided
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1/2 cup sugar
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
 * 1/2 cup white wine
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 1/2 cup seedless raisins or currants
 * 6 eggs, beaten

Directions
Combine rice and 1-1/2 cups milk in saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add butter, sugar, salt, spices, wine, vanilla and raisins.

Stir remaining 1/2 cup milk into eggs. Add to rice mixture and cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Spoon into serving dishes; serve hot or cold with cooked fruit or sprinkled with powdered sugar.