“I was looking for a dessert that was a little different than the usual cookies or cake and this sure hit the spot!”

this Rice Hawaiian is a simple yet delightful dessert that combines the warmth of freshly cooked rice with the tropical sweetness of pineapple and coconut, all folded into a light and airy Cool Whip base. It’s a refreshing and easy treat that’s perfect for potlucks or a light dessert.

Ingredients:

Ingredient	Quantity
Cooked jasmine rice (still warm)	3 cups
Crushed pineapple in juice	2 (8 oz) cans
Brown sugar	⅔ cup
Vanilla extract	2 teaspoons
Shredded sweetened coconut	⅔ cup
Cool Whip (thawed)	1 (16 oz) tub

Instructions:

Serve: Serve the Rice Hawaiian chilled. Enjoy this sweet and tropical dessert!

Cook the rice: Cook the jasmine rice according to the package directions. Approximately 1 ½ cups of uncooked rice should yield about 3 cups of cooked rice.

Combine warm rice with pineapple mixture: While the cooked rice is still warm, transfer it to a large serving dish or mixing bowl. Add the crushed pineapple (including the juice), brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the warm rice. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.

Chill: Cover the dish or bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to allow the rice to cool completely and the flavors to meld together.

Fold in coconut and Cool Whip: After the rice mixture has chilled for at least an hour, fold in the shredded sweetened coconut and the thawed Cool Whip. Gently stir until everything is evenly incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy.

Let stand at room temperature: Allow the Rice Hawaiian to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. This helps to soften the mixture slightly and enhances the overall texture.