Creamy Rice Pudding II

Description

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked rice
• ⅓ cup golden raisins
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3⅓ cups milk, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• ½ cup sugar
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup halved maraschino cherry, drained

Directions

1. Combine rice, raisins, salt and 3 cups milk in 3-quart saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add butter to hot mixture; mix well.
4. Combine sugar, eggs and remaining ⅓ cup milk; add to pudding, stirring constantly.
5. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats a metal spoon.
6. Remove from heat; add vanilla.
7. Place maraschino cherry on paper towels to remove excess syrup; stir into pudding.
8. Spoon rice pudding into 8 individual dessert dishes.
9. Serve warm or cold.