Almond Brown Rice Pudding

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1/4 cup dried chopped apricots
 * 1/2 cup Sauterne or other dessert wine
 * 2 egg yolks
 * 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
 * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
 * 1 cup heavy cream, scalded
 * 1 1/2 cups cooked long grain brown rice
 * 1/4 cup whole roasted almonds
 * Raspberry Coulis:
 * 1/2 pint fresh raspberries or two 10-ounce packages frozen raspberries,
 * drained
 * 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
 * 1/4 cup raspberry liqueur
 * Creme Anglaise:
 * 3 egg yolks
 * 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
 * 1/2 cup heavy cream
 * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 1/8 teaspoon almond extract

Directions
Simmer wine and apricots in small saucepan for 5 minutes. Set aside. Beat egg yolks for 2 minutes in small mixing bowl. Add sugar; beat 6 minutes. Add vanilla and almond extracts; continue mixing on low speed. Add apricots, rice, almonds and mix thoroughly. Pour into buttered 1-1/2-quart baking dish. Bake at 275 degrees 45 to 55 minutes, or until custard is firm. Let cool to room temperature. Method for Raspberry Coulis: Mix raspberries, sugar and liqueur in food processor or blender. Strain seeds from mixture. Method for Creme Anglaise: Beat egg yolks 2 minutes in small mixing bowl. Add sugar and cream; beat 6 minutes. Add vanilla and almond extracts; beat an additional minute. Serving: Spoon Raspberry Coulis onto plates. Spoon pudding over coulis. Pour Creme Anglaise over pudding.