Pineapple Rice Parfaits

Description
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 2/3 cup sugar, divided
 * 3 cups milk
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
 * 1/2 cup brown sugar, divided
 * 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
 * 1 7-ounce can flaked coconut
 * 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
 * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, 1/3 cup sugar and milk in large saucepan.
 * 2) Cook over medium-low heat until thick and creamy, about 30 to 40 minutes, stirring often. Stir in vanilla; cool.
 * 3) Heat pineapple and remaining 1/3 cup sugar in small saucepan until sugar dissolves; cool.
 * 4) Blend brown sugar with butter, coconut, lemon peel and cinnamon.
 * 5) Alternate layers of pudding, pineapple and coconut mixture in parfait glasses or one large serving dish.
 * 6) Repeat layers ending with coconut mixture. Chill before serving.