Norwegian Rhubarb Pudding

Ingredients :

• 1 3/4 c water
• 1 1/2 lb fresh rhubarb, cut into
• 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/4 c cold water
• 3 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 c chilled whipping cream
• 2 Tbsp sugar

Directions :

1. Heat 1 3/4 C. water and 3/4 C. sugar to boiling, stirring occasionally.

2. Add rhubarb. Simmer uncovered until rhubarb is tender, about 10 min. Mix 1/4 C.water and the cornstarch, stir into rhubarb.
3. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 min. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour into serving bowl or dessert dishes.
4. Cover and refrigerate. Beat whipping cream and the 2 T. sugar in chilled bowl until stiff. Pipe through decorators tube or spoon onto pudding.