Description
Hawaiian Rice Pudding is a light, creamy, no-bake dessert made with tender rice, sweet pineapple, shredded coconut, and fluffy whipped topping. It’s a refreshing tropical treat that’s perfect for warm weather gatherings or make-ahead desserts.
Ingredients
2 cups warm cooked rice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple with its juice
1/3 cup shredded coconut
8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir the warm cooked rice and brown sugar together until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Add the crushed pineapple along with all of its juice and mix thoroughly.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture until completely chilled, about 2 hours.
- Just before serving, gently fold in the shredded coconut and thawed whipped topping until evenly combined.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
Stir in chopped macadamia nuts for extra crunch.
Add diced mango, sliced bananas, or mandarin oranges for more tropical flavor.
Use toasted coconut for a deeper coconut taste.
Freshly whipped cream can be substituted for whipped topping.
Add a splash of vanilla or coconut extract for extra flavor.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Do not freeze, as the texture may separate after thawing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
