Riz a l'Imperatrice

Directions

1. 1
   Wash rice.
2. 2
   Cover with cold water and bring to a boil.
3. 3
   Boil for 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Drain and transfer to a saucepan containing 1 1/4 cups milk and simmer until the rice is very tender.
5. 5
   Heat remaining milk.
6. 6
   In the top of a double boiler, combine the egg yolks and sugar.
7. 7
   Gradually stir in the hot milk and continue stirring until smooth and thick.
8. 8
   Add softened gelatin and vanilla.
9. 9
   Strain.
10. 10
    Mix into the rice and cool until the mixture begins to set.
11. 11
    Soak the 3/4 cup candied or preserved fruit in a little rum or whiskey for 1/2 hour.
12. 12
    Whip the heavy cream and fold in the soaked fruit.
13. 13
    Mix into the rice mixture.
14. 14
    Turn into a decorative ring mold and chill.
15. 15
    Before serving, unmold on a platter and decorate with glace cherries or candied citron and candied pineapple.