Creme de Riz Torte

Description
Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup raisins
 * 3 tablespoons almond-flavored liqueur
 * 2 cups cooked rice
 * ¼ cup sugar
 * ⅛ teaspoon salt
 * 1 cup milk
 * 1 cup heavy cream
 * 2 egg yolks, beaten
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 1 x 9-inch tart or pastry shell, baked
 * 2 egg whites
 * ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
 * ¼ cup sugar
 * ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds

Directions

 * 1) Soak raisins in liqueur one hour.
 * 2) Combine rice, sugar, salt, milk, cream, raisins and liqueur in 2- to 3-quart saucepan.
 * 3) Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, stirring frequently.
 * 4) Remove from heat; whisk in egg yolks, butter and vanilla.
 * 5) Turn into tart shell; set aside.
 * 6) Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in small bowl until frothy.
 * 7) Gradually add sugar, beating continuously, until stiff peaks form.
 * 8) Using pastry bag, decorate top of hot pudding with meringue; sprinkle meringue with almonds.
 * 9) Bake at 400°F for 3 to 5 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned.