SWEDISH RICE RING

Swedish Rice Ring image

This recipe, which originated in Sweden, is famous at church suppers with our Minnesota neighbors. It's a delicious addition at family gatherings and parties, too. I usually make a double batch because it's so good! -Lori Jeane Schlecht, Wimbledon, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
3 cups whole milk
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Fresh or thawed frozen sweetened strawberries

Steps:

In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; set aside. In a small heavy saucepan, combine milk, rice, sugar and salt; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes until rice is tender. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin mixture until completely dissolved. Refrigerate, covered, until partially set., In a bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into chilled rice mixture. Spoon into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours. Unmold onto a serving platter. Serve with strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.