Strawberry Rice Custard Freeze

Italians have been putting rice in their ice cream for over 100 years, you'll find out why when you try this tasty frozen strawberry rice custard.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups (1 pint) fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and crushed*
2 cups heavy cream

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine rice, sugar, salt, milk and eggs in large saucepan. Cook over low heat until mixture just begins to bubble, stirring constantly; cool. Add strawberries and cream.
2. Prepare ice cream freezer according to manufacturer's directions. Pour mixture into freezer can; freeze as directed.

Makes 8 servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of USA Rice Federation.