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 ==
# Combine rice, butter, salt, milk and 2 cups water in large saucepan. 
# Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
# Beat egg yolks; add half and half. Stir into rice mixture. 
# Add 1/4 cup Sugar and vanilla; cook 3 minutes. Cool. 
# Beat egg whites with remaining 1/4 cup Sugar until stiff but not dry; fold into pudding. 
# Spoon into serving dish. Spread pineapple over top; sprinkle with coconut. 
# Serve chilled. 
== See also ==
Category:American Desserts
Category:Coconut Recipes
Category:Pineapple Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Rice pudding Recipes
Category:Vanilla extract Recipes
Category:Egg yolk Recipes