Tutti-Fruitti Rice Custard

Description

Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Raisins
• 2 tablespoons cream sherry
• 3 cups cooked rice, divided
• 2 1/2 cups milk, divided
• 1/3 cup Sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped candied pineapple
• 1/4 cup chopped candied red cherries
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 cups hot cooked rice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Combine Raisins and sherry; allow to stand 1 to 2 hours.
2. Meanwhile, in saucepan combine rice, 2 cups milk, Sugar, butter and salt.
3. Cook over medium heat until thickened, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring often.
4. Blend eggs with remaining 1 cup milk.
5. Add to rice mixture; cook 2 minutes longer.
6. Stir in vanilla; chill. Add fruits, sherry and nuts.
7. Spoon into individual dessert dishes. Garnish with additional fruit, if desired.