Cranberry Rice Torte

== Description ==
Makes 8 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 1¼ cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about 36 wafers) 
* ⅓ cup butter or margarine, melted 
* 3 cups cooked rice 
* 3 cups milk, divided 
* ½ cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided 
* ½ teaspoon salt 
* 2 eggs, beaten 
* 1 x 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened 
* 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract, divided 
* 1 x 16-ounce can whole berry cranberry sauce 
* 2 teaspoons cornstarch 
== Directions ==
# Combine crumbs and butter. Press into buttered 9-inch springform pan or pie pan. 
# Combine rice, 2½ cups milk, ½ cup sugar and salt in large saucepan. 
# Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy, about 15 minutes. just before serving. 
# Blend eggs, cheese and remaining ½ cup milk. 
# Add to hot rice mixture. Cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly. 
# Stir in remaining ½ teaspoon vanilla. Pour over crust. Chill until firm. 
# Combine cornstarch and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar in saucepan. 
# Stir in cranberry sauce. Cook, stirring frequently, until clear and thickened. 
# Stir in remaining ½ teaspoon vanilla. Cool. Spoon over dessert.
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