Creamy Rice Pudding Cups

Description

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups half and half
• 1 x 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange flavored liqueur
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 vanilla wafers
• ¼ cup sliced strawberries
• ¼ cup sliced nectarine
• ¼ cup sliced kiwi fruit

Procedures

1. Combine rice, half and half, cream cheese, sugar and butter in 3-quart saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly thickened.
3. Gradually stir ½ cup hot pudding mixture into eggs; return egg mixture to saucepan, stirring constantly.
4. Continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes, until thickened.
5. Do not boil.
6. Stir in Grand Marnier and vanilla; cool.
7. Place one wafer into each custard cup.
8. Fill each cup with ½ cup pudding mixture; top with sliced fruit.
9. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before servings.