Creamy Rice and Pineapple Parfaits

Description
Makes 16 servings 1/2 cup servings

Ingredients

 * 1 15-1/4-ounce can pineapple chunks
 * 1 3-ounce package lemon flavor gelatin
 * 1 cup ginger ale
 * 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
 * 3/4 cup chopped pecans or other nuts
 * 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
 * 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs

Directions

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