Almond Rice Pudding with Dried Cherries

I made this for dessert this weekend and it was great (i was trying to use up some dried cherries). It's also pretty healthy!

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 cups nonfat milk
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract
• 1  egg
• 1  egg white
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar or 1⁄4 cup honey (i used the honey)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon butter, melted
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup dried cherries
• 2  cups  short-grain cooked rice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325º.
2. Lightly grease a baking dish with lid (or use individual ramekins).
3. Combine milk, almond extract, eggs, sugar, salt, butter and lemon juice.
4. Beat well.
5. Add cherries and rice; stir to combine.
6. Pour mixture into baking dish.
7. Cover and bake until set, about 45-50 minutes.