Glorified Rice Dessert Salad
Indulge in the nostalgic delight of Glorified Rice Dessert Salad, a retro-inspired treat that's as vibrant as it is delicious. This no-bake dessert combines fluffy white rice with sweet crushed pineapple, juicy maraschino cherries, and pillowy mini marshmallows, all folded into a luscious whipped cream mixture lightly sweetened and infused with vanilla. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or holidays, this make-ahead salad is irresistible with its creamy texture and tropical flair. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes of hands-on time, it's a crowd-pleasing recipe that brings a playful twist to traditional desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 0.5 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Rinse 1 cup of white rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
Combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice with 1 cup of drained crushed pineapple, 0.5 cup of chopped maraschino cherries, and 1 cup of mini marshmallows.
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 0.25 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Carefully fold the whipped cream mixture into the rice and fruit mixture, making sure everything is evenly distributed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the dish to chill.
Before serving, give it a gentle stir and garnish with additional maraschino cherries or a sprinkle of marshmallows if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1756 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.8 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.1 g | 241% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 145 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 235.5 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 156.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 352 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
