Fruity Rice Meringue

Directions

1. 1
   Combine rice, sugar, milk in a saucepan; stir constantly over heat until mixture reaches boiling point.
2. 2
   Reduce heat to lowest setting; cover and cook for about an hour, or until rice is tender and mixture is thick and creamy, stirring from time to time.
3. 3
   Stir in vanilla essence.
4. 4
   Spread rice mixture over base of an ovenproof dish (7-cup capacity)
5. 5
   top evenly with fruit.
6. 6
   Beat egg whites in bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form.
7. 7
   Gradually add extra sugar; continue beating until mixture is thick, shiny and glossy.
8. 8
   Spoon meringue mixture into dish to completely cover fruit.
9. 9
   Bake at 180C for about 20-30 mins, or until meringue is evenly browned.
10. 10
    Serve warm with thin cream, if desired.