Baked Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 325F.
2. 2
   Mix egg yolk and 1/4 cup milk in saucepan.
3. 3
   Stir in remaining milk, rice, 1/4 cup sugar and salt.
4. 4
   Bring to boil.
5. 5
   Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer gently 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Stir in nutmeg and vanilla.
8. 8
   Pour into greased 1-quart baking dish.
9. 9
   Bake 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from oven.
11. 11
    Increase oven temperature to 400F.
12. 12
    Beat egg white until foamy throughout; gradually add 2 tablespoons.
13. 13
    sugar.
14. 14
    Continue beating until mixture will stand in soft peaks.
15. 15
    Drop by spoonfuls on top of pudding.
16. 16
    Bake 5 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned.
17. 17
    Cool 30 minutes before serving.