ALMOND RICE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups water, divided
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons salt
2-1/2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Fresh mint, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring 4 cups of water, rice and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in milk and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until milk is absorbed and rice is creamy. Remove from the heat; stir in almonds and extract. Cool slightly; cover and chill. , Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine cornstarch and remaining water; add raspberries. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. Cover and chill. , Just before serving, whip cream until soft peaks form; fold into rice mixture. Spoon into individual serving dishes and top with raspberry sauce. Garnish with mint if desired.

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