Heavenly Rice Pudding

Prep: 20 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Heavenly Rice Pudding combines sweet rice, marshmallows, pineapple, cherries, and nuts with a creamy lemon-sugar topping, offering a delightful treat perfect for family gatherings and dessert lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 1/2 cups small marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, sifted

Instructions

  1. Mix rice, marshmallows, pineapple, cherries, and nuts in a bowl.
  2. Chill the evaporated milk in the freezer until soft ice forms around the edges, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Whip the chilled evaporated milk until stiff, about 1 minute.
  4. Add lemon juice and whip for 2 more minutes until very stiff.
  5. Beat in the confectioners sugar.
  6. Fold the whipped mixture into the rice mixture.
  7. Spoon into serving dishes and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

633 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.7g 15% DV
Total Fat 21.8g 28% DV
Carbs 104.8g 38% DV
Fiber 4.9g 18% DV
Sugar 56.1g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 223.3mg 10% DV
Potassium 305.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 173.5mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 11mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 1.3mcg 7% DV
Calcium 229.5mg 18% DV
Iron 7.2mg 40% DV
Contains Milk Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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