Creamy Rice and Pineapple Parfaits

Description
Makes 16 servings ½ cup servings

Ingredients

 * 1 x 15¼-ounce can pineapple chunks
 * 1 x 3-ounce package lemon flavor gelatin
 * 1 cup ginger ale
 * 1½ cups cooked rice
 * ¾ cup chopped pecans or other nuts
 * 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
 * 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs

Directions

 * 1) Drain pineapple. Set aside.
 * 2) Add water to juice to make ¾ cup. Heat to boiling.
 * 3) Add gelatin; stir to dissolve.
 * 4) Stir in ginger ale.
 * 5) Chill until slightly thickened.
 * 6) Add chunks of maraschino cherry, if desired.
 * 7) Beat gelatin mixture until frothy.
 * 8) Add pineapple, rice and nuts.
 * 9) Fold in whipped cream.
 * 10) Alternate layers of pudding and cookie crumbs in parfait glasses, making 3 layers of pudding and 2 of crumbs.
 * 11) Or spoon pudding into dessert dishes and top with crumbs.
 * 12) Return to refrigerator to set.
 * 13) Garnish with extra whipped cream and pineapple.