JULGROT

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This rice pudding is a customary addition to our Scandinavian-style smorgasbord on Christmas Day. The recipe has been in the family for years.-Linda Orvik, Fargo, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash ground nutmeg
1 blanched almond

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan, combine the water, rice and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-13 minutes or until almost tender. , Add milk; return to a boil. In a large bowl, combine the eggs and sugar; gradually stir in 1 cup hot rice mixture. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. , Remove from the heat; stir in the raisins, vanilla and nutmeg. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Top with the almond. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.