Peppermint Cloud Rice Pie

Description

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked rice
• 3 1/2 cups milk, divided
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 chocolate cookie crumb crust
• 1 1-1/4-ounce envelope whipped topping mix
• 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candy

Procedures

1. Combine rice, 2-1/2 cups milk, Sugar and salt in medium saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until very thick and creamy, stirring occasionally.
3. Beat eggs with 1/2 cup milk.
4. Stir into rice mixture. Cook 2 minutes. Add butter and vanilla.
5. Cool. Turn into crumb crust. Chill.
6. Combine topping mix and remaining 1/2 cup milk; whip until it stands in stiff peaks.
7. Fold in peppermint candy. Swirl on top of pie before serving.
8. Garnish with bits of peppermint candy, if desired.