Pineapple Rice Delight

==Description==
Makes 8 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 3 cups cooked rice
* 3 cups milk, divided
* ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
* 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 3 eggs, separated
* 1 x 20-ounce can crushed pineapple (drain; reserve juice)
* 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
* ½ cup flaked coconut
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
* ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar 
== Directions ==
# Combine rice, 2½ cups milk, ⅓ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon butter and salt in 2-quart saucepan.
# Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy, about 20 minutes.
# Beat egg yolks and remaining ½ cup milk together; add to rice mixture and cook an additional minute.
# Remove from heat and add pineapple and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
# Cool.
# Beat egg whites and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar until peaks are stiff but not dry.
# Fold into cooled rice and turn into buttered 9x13x2-inch baking dish.
# Sprinkle with coconut.
# Bake at 325°F 20 to 25 minutes.
# Meanwhile, combine reserved juice with cornstarch in 1-quart saucepan.
# Stir to dissolve cornstarch.
# Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, brown sugar and ⅛ teaspoon salt.
# Cook, stirring frequently, until clear and thickened.
# Add remaining ½ teaspoon vanilla.
# Spoon over warm or chilled pudding.
Category:Pudding Recipes