Tropcial Rice Pudding

Description
Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 2 cups milk
 * 2 eggs, separated
 * 1 cup half and half
 * 1/2 cup sugar, divided
 * 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
 * 1 16-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
 * 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Directions
Combine rice, butter, salt, milk and 2 cups water in large saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Beat egg yolks; add half and half. Stir into rice mixture. Add 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla; cook 3 minutes. Cool.

Beat egg whites with remaining 1/4 cup sugar until stiff but not dry; fold into pudding. Spoon into serving dish. Spread pineapple over top; sprinkle with coconut. Serve chilled.