Mom'S Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Cook rice until tender and set aside.
2. 2
   Mix flour or cornstarch with sugar and salt.
3. 3
   Separate eggs and set whites aside.
4. 4
   Beat yolks with fork and mix with milk.
5. 5
   Mix with cornstarch and sugar mixture and cook over medium heat until boiling.
6. 6
   Boil while stirring for 1 minute.
7. 7
   Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
8. 8
   Sweeten rice to taste and mix with pudding.
9. 9
   Whip egg whites with 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar until foamy.
10. 10
    Sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar on while whipping, until swirls are thick.
11. 11
    Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
12. 12
    Pour pudding and rice mixture in baking dish and spread with meringue.
13. 13
    Brown in preheated oven at 350°.