3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
2 egg yolks
1/2 c. raisins
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. milk
2 c. cooked rice

Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in 2 quart saucepan. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens, about 8 minutes. Cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Beat egg yolks slightly. Stir in a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Immediately pour yolk mixture into pot blending thoroughly. Cook 2 more minutes over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in rice, raisins, butter and vanilla. Let stand 10 minutes. Spoon into dessert dishes or 1 large bowl. Sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon, optional.