Date Nut Rice Pudding

Description

Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked rice
• 3 cups milk
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pitted dates
• 1 cup chopped walnuts, divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Combine rice, milk, 1/4 cup Sugar, butter and salt in 2- to 3-quart saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 20 to 25 minutes, or until thick and creamy.
3. Add dates, 1/2 cup walnuts and vanilla. Turn into 2-quart dish.
4. Combine cinnamon with remaining 2 tablespoons Sugar and remaining 1/2 cup walnuts.
5. Sprinkle over pudding. Chill.