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Sweet Heavenly Rice Dessert

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"This is a wonderful recipe for anytime! Garnish with whipped cream, if desired." — M D H

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1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1/2 cup instant rice
1 (3 ounce) package non-instant vanilla pudding mix

2 cups milk
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
1/3 cup chopped pecans

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Directions

Bring 3/4 cup reserved pineapple juice to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in instant rice and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let steam, 5 minutes.
Prepare pudding mix with milk according to package directions. Fold marshmallows into hot pudding. Stir in pineapple, pecans and rice mixture. Chill until serving.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 7 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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This is the best - we had this in school when I was growing up and I've been trying to recreate it forever. The day we had this was always my favorite! It's great without the nuts too! (they didn't put nuts in in school because of potential allergies) It sounds simple, but try it, it's yummy!

—MWINTEROD

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 07, 2006

my family loved this, but i thought the pineapple was overwhelming. i think i was expecting something closer to rice pudding than what this recipe offers. it's still pretty good though !

—Erin

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12 Ratings

May 03, 2007

This was delicious! I had to alter it a bit - I used instant pudding, so I had to melt the marshmallows before mixing them in, then I also added an extra half a cup that wasn't melted. I didn't have crushed pineapple, so I used tidbits, and everything was so good! I wish I would of doubled it, between my 3 daughters and I we devoured it all in one sitting!

—Homeward Hearts

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Mar 17, 2005

I thought this was tasty. You can really vary the recipe too...add a touch of lemon or throw in a few cherries. This can also be made lighter by using sugar free, fat-free ingredients, but still tastes great.

—AMEADE419

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Feb 04, 2011

Though I tweaked it a bit (I added a tsp of cinnamon and 1/4 tsp of nutmeg), I have searched for the perfect rice pudding recipe forever - seriously the best rice pudding I've had since I was a kid. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!!

—harzreu

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Jan 25, 2006

Awsome recipe this is good stuff

—VOXMORGAN

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Jun 30, 2009

This was awesome! I made some modifications for our family's taste buds. We did not add pecans as we are not nuts people. I also did not add as much pineapple and added the marshmallows whole. I tossed in some coconut and it was delicious!Thank you.

—Lynne

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Aug 11, 2008

This should be called pineapple rice dessert because that is all I could taste. I liked the marshmallows being mixed in the pudding but did not like the pineapple taste or texture. Will not make again.

—Tammy D.

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Nutrition

Calories
186 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
28.8 g
9%

Cholesterol
7 mg
2%

Fat
6.4 g
10%

Fiber
1.3 g
5%

Protein
4.5 g
9%

Sodium
80 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Sweet Heavenly Rice Dessert

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 186
Calories from Fat: 58

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.4g 10 %
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8 %
Cholesterol 7mg 2 %
Sodium 80mg 3 %
** Potassium 253mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 28.8g 9 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5 %
Protein 4.5g 9 %
** Sugars 16.5g
Vitamin A 4 %
** Vitamin C 11 %
Calcium 16 %
Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 9 %
** Niacin 13 %
** Vitamin B6 7 %
** Magnesium 10 %
** Folate 16 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.