Orange Cream

Description
Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 11-ounce cans mandarin orange segments (drain; reserve syrup)
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1/2 cup sugar
 * 3 tablespoons orange liqueur
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 1 cup heavy cream, whipped or one 1.4-ounce package whipped topping mix, prepared

Directions
Combine syrup from orange segments, orange juice and enough water to make 2 cups. Add orange peel, rice and sugar. Cook over medium heat until rice is thick and creamy, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat; stir in orange liqueur and vanilla. Chill until mixture begins to set. Stir in 1 cup whipped cream and half of the orange segments. Spoon into serving dishes; top with remaining 1 cup whipped cream and orange segments.