CARAMEL RICE DESSERT

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This recipe has been in our family for four generations. It can be prepared well ahead of time, if necessary.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 10-12 servings (4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
CARAMEL SAUCE:
3 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

Cook rice according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain. Cover and refrigerate. In a bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into the rice. Cover and refrigerate. , In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, salt, cream and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat until a thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage), stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; carefully stir in butter and vanilla. Cool slightly. Serve warm sauce over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681 calories, Fat 33g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 96g carbohydrate (69g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.