Strawberry and Rice Pudding

== Description ==
Makes 8 servings.
=== Ingredients ===
* 1 quart fresh strawberries, washed and stemmed
* 3/4 cup Sugar, divided
* 1 lime
* 3/4 cup uncooked rice
* 1 quart milk
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 tablespoons rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
* 2 cups whipping cream, whipped, divided
== Directions ==
# Slice strawberries, reserving 8 for garnish.
# Sprinkle sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup Sugar and juice from lime. Set aside.
# Bring rice, milk, salt and remaining 1/2 cup Sugar to a boil in heavy saucepan.
# Stir once or twice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes, stirring, or until rice is tender and milk is almost absorbed.
# Add vanilla and rum. Cool.
# Fold in sliced strawberries and 1-1/2 cups whipped cream.
# Spoon pudding into serving dishes.
# Top each with reserved whipped cream and a strawberry.
== See also ==
Category:American Desserts
Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Light whipping cream Recipes
Category:Lime Recipes
Category:No-bake dessert Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Rice pudding Recipes
Category:Rum Recipes
Category:Strawberry Recipes