Glorified Rice Dessert Salad Recipe

This retro rice pudding gets a delightful upgrade! Imagine creamy rice pudding mingling with juicy crushed pineapple, luscious whipped cream, and bright maraschino cherries. This isn't your grandma's rice pudding; it's a vibrant, refreshing dessert salad perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or church picnics. A crowd-pleasing classic, updated for today's taste! Inspired by Mennonite cooking traditions.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 326 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Glorified Rice Dessert Salad

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How to Make Glorified Rice Dessert Salad

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups cooked rice, 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple (drained), ½ cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup mini marshmallows.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the rice mixture.
  4. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Before serving, garnish generously with maraschino cherries or slices of fresh pineapple or strawberries.
  6. Serve chilled. Makes 6-8 servings.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

99g

Fat

45g

Carbs

15g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Glorified Rice Dessert Salad?

Glorified Rice Dessert Salad takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Glorified Rice Dessert Salad?

Glorified Rice Dessert Salad has approximately 326 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 22 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Glorified Rice Dessert Salad?

The key ingredients for Glorified Rice Dessert Salad are Cooked White Rice, Crushed Pineapple, Sugar, Miniature Marshmallow, Whipping Cream, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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