Apricot Creme

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dried apricots, diced and cooked
• 2/3 cup Sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup apricot brandy
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups milk, divided
• 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Combine apricots, 1/3 cup Sugar and brandy. Marinate about 1 hour.
2. Cook rice, 1-1/2 cups milk and 1/3 cup Sugar until thick and creamy.
3. Soften gelatin in water; stir into hot rice.
4. Blend eggs with remaining 1/2 cup milk; add salt.
5. Stir into rice; cook over low heat, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Cool.
6. Fold in whipped cream, apricots and marinade. Spoon into dessert dishes. Top with nuts.