Oriental Pudding

• 1 8-ounce package pitted dates
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup Cream of Rice
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon mace
• 1 package finely grated coconut
• Whipped cream

1. Cut the dates into small pieces and combine them with the sugar and honey.
2. Add the water and bring to a boil.
3. Lower the heat and simmer gently.
4. Melt the butter in a heavy skillet and add the Cream of Rice.
5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the Cream of Rice is a golden brown.
6. Add the date mixture and the spices and mix thoroughly.
7. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
8. This will take about 5 minutes.
9. Stir in the coconut and remove from the stove.
10. Spoon into a large bowl or individual dishes and serve warm or cool with whipped cream.

dates, sugar, honey, water, butter, cream of rice, ginger, mace, coconut, cream

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/oriental-pudding-20049 (may not work)