Creamy Rice and Pineapple Parfaits

== Description ==
Makes 16 servings ½ cup servings
== Ingredients ==
* 1 x 15¼-ounce can pineapple chunks
* 1 x 3-ounce package lemon flavor gelatin
* 1 cup ginger ale
* 1½ cups cooked rice
* ¾ cup chopped pecans or other nuts
* 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
* 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
== Directions ==
# Drain pineapple. Set aside.
# Add water to juice to make ¾ cup. Heat to boiling.
# Add gelatin; stir to dissolve.
# Stir in ginger ale.
# Chill until slightly thickened.
# Add chunks of maraschino cherry, if desired.
# Beat gelatin mixture until frothy.
# Add pineapple, rice and nuts.
# Fold in whipped cream.
# Alternate layers of pudding and cookie crumbs in parfait glasses, making 3 layers of pudding and 2 of crumbs.
# Or spoon pudding into dessert dishes and top with crumbs.
# Return to refrigerator to set.
# Garnish with extra whipped cream and pineapple.
Category:American Desserts
Category:Gelatin Recipes
Category:Ginger ale Recipes
Category:Heavy cream Recipes
Category:Maraschino cherry Recipes
Category:Pecan Recipes
Category:Pineapple Desserts
Category:Pineapple Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes