Pears Conde

Directions

1. 1
   Peel and halve the pears and remove the cores.
2. 2
   Poach in a syrup made from 1 cup water, 2 cups sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until just tender.
3. 3
   Drain.
4. 4
   Cover the rice with the boiling water.
5. 5
   Let stand 12 minutes and drain.
6. 6
   Scald milk and add the remaining sugar, salt, butter and remaining vanilla.
7. 7
   Combine with the rice.
8. 8
   Bake in a 350F.
9. 9
   oven for 30 minutes or until rice is soft.
10. 10
    Remove from the oven and stir in slightly beaten egg yolks.
11. 11
    Turn into a ring mold and chill.
12. 12
    To serve, unmold, arrange poached pears in the center.
13. 13
    Decorate with the chopped fruit and nuts and serve with whipped cream.