Norwegian Christmas Rice Pudding

Pudding

1 C. Rice
2 1/4 C. Boiling Water
1 tsp Salt
1 C. milk
1/3 C. Sugar
1/2 tsp. Almond extract
1/4 C. Chopped Almonds
2 C. heavy cream, whipped


Directions:
1- Bring water to a boil, add salt and then rice slowly so water keeps boiling. Cover with lid, turn to simmer and allow rice to cook 30 min. or just until tender. Add enough milk to fill in rice and be level with top, cover and continue to simmer another min. or until all milk is absorbed. Stir in sugar, almond extract and nuts, chill.
2- Just before serving fold in whipped cream and serve with raspberry sauce.

Raspberry Sauce

1 pkg. Danish dessert, raspberry flavored
3 C. Water
1 pkg. Frozen raspberries

Directions:
1- Make up 1 pkg raspberry danish dessert, following direction for pie glaze but using 3 C of water. Add 1 pkg. frozen raspberries.