Rice 'n' Strawberry Pudding

== Description ==
* Makes 8 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 2 pints fresh strawberries, washed and stemmed
* ¾ cup sugar
* 1 lime
* ¾ cup uncooked rice
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 quart milk
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 tablespoons rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
* 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
== Directions ==
# Slice strawberries, reserving 8 for garnish.
# Sprinkle sliced strawberries with ¼ cup sugar and juice from lime.
# Set aside.
# Bring rice,salt,milk and remaining ½ cup sugar to boil in heavy saucepan with tight-fitting lid.
# Stir once or twice, reduce heat; cover, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and milk is almost absorbed.
# Add vanilla and rum.
# Cool to room temperature.
# Fold in whipped cream, reserving ½ cup for garnish.
# Spoon pudding into serving dishes.
# Top each with sliced strawberries, a dollop of whipped cream and a strawberry.
Category:American Desserts
Category:Heavy cream Recipes
Category:Lime Recipes
Category:Rum Recipes
Category:Rum extract Recipes
Category:Rice pudding Recipes
Category:Milk and cream Recipes
Category:Strawberry Recipes