Creamy Rice Pudding II

Description
Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1/3 cup golden raisins
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 3 1/3 cups milk, divided
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1/2 cup Sugar
 * 3 eggs, beaten
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 3/4 cup halved maraschino cherries, drained

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, raisins, salt and 3 cups milk in 3-quart saucepan.
 * 2) Cook over medium heat 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 3) Add butter to hot mixture; mix well.
 * 4) Combine Sugar, eggs and remaining 1/3 cup milk; add to pudding, stirring constantly.
 * 5) Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats a metal spoon.
 * 6) Remove from heat; add vanilla. Place maraschino cherries on paper towels to remove excess syrup; stir into pudding.
 * 7) Spoon rice pudding into 8 individual dessert dishes. Serve warm or cold.