Pineapple-topped Creamy Rice Pudding

Description

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked rice
• 4 cups milk, divided
• 2/3 cup Sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• pineapple Sauce:
• 1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine rice, 3-1/2 cups milk, Sugar and salt in 2-quart saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy, about 15 minutes.
3. Beat remaining 1/2 cup milk, eggs and Cheese together. Stir into rice mixture.
4. Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Add vanilla.
5. Turn into serving dishes. Serve warm or chilled with pineapple Sauce.
6. pineapple Sauce: Combine pineapple with juice and cornstarch in 1-quart saucepan.
7. Stir to dissolve cornstarch. Add butter, brown sugar and salt.
8. Cook, stirring, until clear and thickened. Add vanilla.