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

1. Combine rice, butter, salt, milk and 2 cups water in large saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Beat egg yolks; add half and half. Stir into rice mixture.
4. Add 1/4 cup Sugar and vanilla; cook 3 minutes. Cool.
5. Beat egg whites with remaining 1/4 cup Sugar until stiff but not dry; fold into pudding.
6. Spoon into serving dish. Spread pineapple over top; sprinkle with coconut.
7. Serve chilled.