Apricot Twist Delight

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Puddings
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

3 cups cooked rice
3 cups milk
2/3 cup sugar -- divided
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
3 large eggs -- separated
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup dried apricots -- cooked and drained and chopped
1 teaspoon brandy extract
 

Preparation:

1. Cook rice, 2 1/2 cups milk, 1/3 cup sugar and butter over medium heat until thick and creamy, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2. Beat egg yolks with remaining milk; stir into rice mixture and cook 2 or 3 minutes. 3. Add vanilla; stir. 4. Turn mixture into buttered 1 1/2-quart casserole; set aside. 5. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar, remaining sugar and salt until stiff but not dry; fold in apricots and brandy extract. 6. Spread over pudding and bake in preheated 350 F. oven 12 to 15 minutes.