Royal Pineapple Rice Pudding

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings. 
=== Ingredients ===
* 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple in unsweetened juice
* 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
* 1/4 cup rum or 2 teaspoons rum extract
* 2 cups cooked rice
* 1 cup half and half
* 2 cups milk
* 3 large eggs
* 1/3 cup granulated sugar
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 1/4 teapoon salt
* 1/4 cup flaked coconut
== Directions ==
# Combine undrained pineapple and brown sugar in 1-1/2 quart saucepan.
# Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook 15 minutes or until thickened and most of liquid is absorbed.
# Stir frequently to avoid sticking; add rum. Measure 1/2 cup; set aside for topping.
# Spread remaining pineapple in shallow baking dish, about 8-1/2x8-1/2x2 inches. Top evenly with rice.
# Heat half and half and milk to barely scalding.
# Beat eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla and salt together.
# Slowly stir in hot liquid. Gently pour over rice. Sprinkle with coconut.
# Place baking dish in pan filled with hot water to depth of 1 inch.
# Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until custard is set.
# Remove from oven and set in pan of cold water to prevent further cooking.
# Serve warm or cool, topped with reserved pineapple and a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
== See also ==
Category:American Desserts
Category:Brown sugar Recipes
Category:Coconut Recipes
Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Pineapple Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Rice pudding Recipes
Category:Rum Recipes
Category:Rum extract Recipes