Grandma claimed that this was her "Perfect, no fail rice pudding.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 C uncooked rice
  • 1 C water
  • 1/2 C sugar
  • 1 T cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 2 1/2 C milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 C raisins
  • 1/4 C sugar

Directions

Combine rice and water in a saucepan, hat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 14 minutes. Meanwhile, blend together 1/2 C sugar, cornstarch and salt. Beat the egg yolks slightly; add along with the milk to sugar/cornstarch mixture. Stir in rice, vanilla and raisins.

Pour into ungreased 1 1/2 qt. casserole. Place in a pan of hot water. Bake at 350F until pudding is creamy and most of the liquid is absorbed. Remove from oven

Beat egg white until foamy. Gradually beat in 1/4 C sugar, continue beating until stiff. Spread on pudding sealing tot he edges. Return casserole to the pan of hot water in oven and bake another 15 minutes.



Makes 6 servings

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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Grandmother
Submitted By: Sandy Wells
sanwells@pacbell.net
Perfect Rice Pudding