Meal / Course: Dessert
Rice Around the World: American
Main Ingredient: Fruit, Nuts
Preparation Method: Quick and Easy
Special Diets: Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium

Servings: Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients
1 cup cooked rice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

1/3 cup whipping cream, whipped
1 cup fresh raspberries*
whipped cream for garnish (optional)
sliced almonds for garnish (optional)

Preparation
Combine rice, sugar and milk in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy (about 12 to 15 minutes), stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool. Fold in almonds and whipped cream.
Alternate rice pudding and raspberries in parfait glasses or dessert dishes. Garnish with whipped cream and almonds, if desired.
*Strawberries or other fruit may be used.