Coffee Date Rice Cream

Description
Makes 12 servings.

Ingredients

 * 5 eggs, separated
 * 3 cups milk
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1/2 cup brown sugar
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
 * 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1/2 pound chopped dates
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 6 tablespoons Sugar
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee

Directions

 * 1) Beat egg yolks slightly; stir in milk, rice, brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, butter and dates.
 * 2) Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
 * 3) Pour into shallow baking pan or pans.
 * 4) Combine Sugar, coffee and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
 * 5) Beat egg whites until frothy.
 * 6) Add Sugar mixture gradually and beat until egg whites are stiff but not dry.
 * 7) Spread meringue over pudding.
 * 8) Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or cold.