MARASCHINO CHERRY RICE PUDDING

Maraschino Cherry Rice Pudding image

As a grandmother, I've been cooking for many years and love to share my recipes. This pretty pastel dessert is a fun choice when you need something sweet for a special occasion. -Sharon Crider, Junction City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 cups cooked long grain rice
3 cups 2% milk
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
Dash salt
1 egg white
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Maraschino cherries, optional

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the rice, milk, sugar, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 15 minutes or until thick and creamy, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly., Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in cherries and vanilla. Cool for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., In a small heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cherry juice and salt. Bring to a boil., Meanwhile, beat egg white and cream of tartar in a large heat-proof bowl until stiff peaks form. With mixer running on high speed, carefully add hot syrup in a slow steady stream. Continue beating until soft peaks form. Stir in extract. Dollop over pudding. Garnish with cherries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.