Pretty-as-a-Peach Rice Pudding

Description

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 4 cups milk
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1/2 cup Raisins
• peach Sauce:
• 1 16-ounce can peach slices in juice (reserve juice), cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 100 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup brandy or 2 teaspoons brandy extract

Directions

1. Pudding: Combine rice, butter and milk in large saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil; simmer, covered, 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until milk is almost absorbed.
3. Combine eggs, vanilla, Sugar and Raisins in medium bowl; gradually stir into rice mixture. Remove from heat; cool.
4. peach Sauce: Combine peaches, peach juice, Sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in small saucepan over medium heat.
5. Bring to a boil; simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
6. Add butter and brandy; cool.
7. To serve, alternate pudding and sauce in parfait glasses. Garnish with whipped cream.