Apricot Creme Recipe from USA - Delicious Dessert with Dried Apricots

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups dried apricots , diced and cooked
• 0.67 cups sugar , divided
• 0.25 cups apricot brandy
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups milk , divided
• 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin
• 0.25 cups water
• 2 eggs , slightly beaten
• 0.13 tsp salt
• 1 cup heavy cream , whipped
• 0.5 cups chopped nuts (optional)