“This is very similar to my Great Grandma Ann’s Glorified Rice dish!”
This simple and refreshing Rice Hawaiian dessert combines warm jasmine rice with sweet pineapple, brown sugar, vanilla, shredded coconut, and creamy Cool Whip. It’s a delightful and easy dish to prepare, perfect for potlucks or a light dessert.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cooked jasmine rice (still warm) | 3 cups |
| Crushed pineapple in juice | 2 (8 ounce) cans |
| Brown sugar | ⅔ cup |
| Vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons |
| Shredded sweetened coconut | ⅔ cup |
| Cool Whip, thawed | 1 (16 ounce) tub |
Instructions:
- Cook jasmine rice according to the package directions. Approximately 1 ½ cups of uncooked rice should yield 3 cups of cooked rice.
- While the cooked rice is still warm, transfer it to a large serving dish or mixing bowl.
- Add the crushed pineapple (with its juice), brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the warm rice. Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to allow the mixture to chill thoroughly.
- After the rice mixture has chilled, fold in the shredded sweetened coconut and the thawed Cool Whip until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Let the Rice Hawaiian stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and the texture to soften slightly.
