Riz Creme (Norwegian X-mas Pudding)

By Brenda

Christmas tradition

Ingredients

• 3/4 c long grain rice
• 1 t salt
• 4 c whole milk
• 1/2 c sugar
• 1 t almond extract
• 1 pint heavy cream - whipped & sweetened
• 1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds
• 1 whole almond with skin

Preparation

Step 1

Cook rice & salt in milk in double boiler until rice is soft & thick (approx. 1 1/2 hrs.). Add sugar & almond extract. Chill. Add almonds & whip cream. Serve with a berry compote or sauce (raspberry or strawberry).