Tangy Lime Rice Pudding Squares

Description
Makes 16 servings.

Ingredients

 * 2 cups gingersnap crumbs
 * 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
 * 3 cups cooked medium grain rice
 * 2 cups milk
 * 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
 * 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
 * 1 cup whipping cream, whipped
 * lime peel (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Crust: Combine gingersnap crumbs and melted butter in medium bowl; stir until blended.
 * 2) Press mixture along bottom and sides of 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
 * 3) Filling: Combine rice, milk and sweetened condensed milk in 2-quart saucepan.
 * 4) Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy (20 to 25 minutes), stirring frequently.
 * 5) Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
 * 6) Pour filling into prepared crust. Chill.
 * 7) Spread whipped cream over pudding.
 * 8) Cut into bars and garnish with lime peel, if desired.