Holiday Eggnog Rice Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups commercially prepared eggnog
5 teaspoons cornstarch
2 cups cooked long-grain rice
1/2 cup finely chopped red and green glazed cherries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
nutmeg (optional)

Preparation

Place 2 cups eggnog in a heavy saucepan. Combine cornstarch and remaining eggnog until smooth; add to pan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in rice, cherries, vanilla, and salt. Spoon in individual serving dishes. Chill 2-3 hours, if desired, sprinkle with nutmeg and serve.