Baked Rice Custard with Brandy Sauce

Description
Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked medium grain rice
 * 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons Sugar, divided
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
 * 3 cups milk, divided
 * 5 eggs, divided
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 1 tablespoon brandy

Directions

 * 1) Spread rice in greased shallow 2-quart baking dish.
 * 2) Blend 1/3 cup Sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 2 cups milk, 3 eggs and vanilla; pour over rice.
 * 3) Bake at 350 degrees 40 to 50 minutes, or until knife inserted near center comes out clean and top is lightly browned.
 * 4) Blend remaining 3 tablespoons Sugar, remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, and remaining 2 eggs in top of double boiler; add remaining 1 cup milk.
 * 5) Cook, stirring, 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly thickened; stir in brandy.
 * 6) Spoon sauce over custard.