Crème de Riz Torte

== Description ==
Makes 8 servings
== Ingredients ==
* ¼ cup raisins
* 3 tablespoons almond-flavored liqueur
* 2 cups cooked rice
* ¼ cup sugar
* ⅛ teaspoon salt
* 1 cup milk
* 1 cup heavy cream
* 2 egg yolks, beaten
* 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 x 9-inch tart or pastry shell, baked
* 2 egg whites
* ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
* ¼ cup sugar
* ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds 
== Directions ==
# Soak raisins in liqueur one hour.
# Combine rice, sugar, salt, milk, cream, raisins and liqueur in 2- to 3-quart saucepan.
# Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, stirring frequently.
# Remove from heat; whisk in egg yolks, butter and vanilla.
# Turn into tart shell; set aside.
# Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in small bowl until frothy.
# Gradually add sugar, beating continuously, until stiff peaks form.
# Using pastry bag, decorate top of hot pudding with meringue; sprinkle meringue with almonds.
# Bake at 400°F for 3 to 5 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. 
Category:American Desserts
Category:Torte Recipes
Category:Almond liqueur Recipes
Category:Milk and cream Recipes
Category:Egg yolk Recipes
Category:Egg white Recipes
Category:Almond Recipes
Category:Heavy cream Recipes
Category:Raisin Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes