Heat rice, milk and sugar in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat stirring frequently until pudding is thick and creamy, about 15 minutes. Do not boil. Remove from heat, add almond extract; cool Beat cream in chilled bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cooled rice mixture. Blend raspberries in blender until smooth; strain. To serve, place pudding in custard cups. Dollop with 1 tablespoon raspberry sauce and top with almond.

Each serving provides: * 247 calories

* 3.8 g. Protein

* 12.4 g. Fat

* 30.9 g. Carbohydrate * 2.7 g. Dietary fiber * 43 mg. Cholesterol

* 43 mg. Sodium

Reprinted with permission from Usa Rice Council Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias