HAWAIIAN RICE PUDDING

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"An aunt who lived in Hawaii shared the recipe for this tropical-tasting rice pudding," relates field editor Joan Hallford of North Richland Hills, Texas. "It's my family's favorite comfort food."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 cups whole milk, divided
3 cups cooked long grain rice
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
PINEAPPLE SAUCE:
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine 3-1/2 cups milk, rice, sugar and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 15 minutes or until thick and creamy, stirring occasionally. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese. Beat in eggs and remaining milk. Stir into rice mixture. Cook and stir for 2 minutes over medium heat until mixture reaches 160°. Stir in vanilla. Spoon into six dessert dishes. , Drain pineapple, reserving the juice; set the pineapple aside. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, butter, salt and reserved pineapple juice. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in vanilla and pineapple. Spoon over pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.