Almond Rice Pudding with Apricot Glaze

==Description==
Makes 6 servings.
==Ingredients==
* ½ cup uncooked rice
* 2½ cups milk
* ⅛ teaspoon salt
* 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
* 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
* 3 eggs, separated
* ¼ cup whipping cream
* ¼ cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
* 3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* ½ cup apricot preserves or glaze
* 1 tablespoon brandy 
==Directions==
# Combine rice, milk and salt in medium saucepan.
# Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer gently 40 to 50 minutes, or until thick and creamy, stirring frequently.
# Remove from heat.
# Stir in butter and ¼ cup sugar.
# Spoon rice into mixing bowl; cool.
# Beat yolks with cream until well blended.
# Stir into rice mixture.
# Add almonds, amaretto and vanilla.
# Beat egg whites until frothy, add remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and beat until stiff but not dry.
# Fold into rice mixture.
# Pour into buttered 1½- to 2-quart baking dish; set in pan filled with 1 inch hot water.
# Bake at 350 °F for 30 to 40 minutes, or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.
# Remove dish from water; allow to stand 15 minutes.
# Spoon pudding into serving dishes.
# Combine preserves and brandy in small saucepan; heat through.
# Pour over rice pudding.
# Garnish with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and sliced almonds, if desired.
Category:Almond Recipes
Category:Amaretto Recipes
Category:American Desserts
Category:Brandy Recipes
Category:Light whipping cream Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Rice pudding Recipes
Category:Apricot Recipes