Pina Colada Rice Pudding

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 cups cooked rice
 * 2 cups 2% low-fat milk
 * 1/4 cup coconut milk
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 cup rum, divided
 * 1 teaspoon cornstarch
 * 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
 * 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice
 * 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
 * 1/4 cup flaked coconut for garnish (optional)
 * maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)

Directions
Combine rice, milk, coconut milk and salt in 3-quart saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat. Add 2 tablespoons rum.

Mix cornstarch, brown sugar, and pineapple with juice in small saucepan. Cook, stirring often, until clear and thickened. Remove from heat; add butter and 2 tablespoons rum.

Spoon pudding into dessert dishes and top with pineapple sauce. Garnish with coconut and cherries, if desired.