Angel posted 02-10-99
Lemon Cream Rice
1/2 cup rice - uncooked
3 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
rind from 1 lemon - finely grated
1 1/3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 eggs - separated
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Place rice in a strainer and rinse under running water until water runs clear.
Place in a double boiler, add milk and cook until rice is soft.
Add sugar, lemon rind, lemon juice, salt and beaten egg yolks.
Cook until mixture thickens.
Turn into a buttered oven dish.
Beat egg whites until stiff and fold in gradually the powdered sugar and lemon extract.
Pile on top of pudding and bake in a moderate oven until lightly browned.
Serve with cream or a fruit sauce.
Yields...4 servings