Creamy Rice Pudding Cups

Description
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 cups cooked rice
 * 2 cups half and half
 * 1 x 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened
 * ½ cup sugar
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange flavored liqueur
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 8 vanilla wafers
 * ¼ cup sliced strawberries
 * ¼ cup sliced nectarine
 * ¼ cup sliced kiwi fruit

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, half and half, cream cheese, sugar and butter in 3-quart saucepan.
 * 2) Cook over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly thickened.
 * 3) Gradually stir ½ cup hot pudding mixture into eggs; return egg mixture to saucepan, stirring constantly.
 * 4) Continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes, until thickened.
 * 5) Do not boil.
 * 6) Stir in Grand Marnier and vanilla; cool.
 * 7) Place one wafer into each custard cup.
 * 8) Fill each cup with ½ cup pudding mixture; top with sliced fruit.
 * 9) Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before servings.