Apricot Twist Delight

Description
Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots*
 * 1/2 cup Sugar, divided
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 3 cups milk, divided
 * 3 eggs, separated
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
 * 1/8 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon brandy extract

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, apricots, 1/4 cup Sugar, butter and 2-1/2 cups milk in 3-quart saucepan.
 * 2) Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 3) Beat egg yolks with remaining 1/2 cup milk, stir into rice mixture, and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
 * 4) Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour into buttered 2-1/2-quart baking dish.
 * 5) Beat egg whites with cream of tartar, salt and brandy extract until foamy.
 * 6) Add remaining 1/4 cup Sugar and beat until stiff but not dry. Spread over pudding.
 * 7) Bake at 350 degrees 9 to 12 minutes.