Queen Of Rice Pudding Recipe

Cook rice in rapidly boiling salted water.

Drain and place in strainer over heat until rice is dry fluffy.

Make a custard of the milk, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla.

Pour over rice which had been places in a buttered baking dish.

Drop spoonfuls of strawberry jam over the surface and then cover with meringue which has been made by adding the 4 tbsp.

of sugar to the beaten egg whites.

Sprinkle with coconut.

Bake in a slow oven at 315 F.

for 20 minutes.

Serve hot or cold.

Serves 8.

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