In the mood for a tasty tropical dessert but want to stay away from the labor of peeling and cutting a pineapple?

This freeze-dried pineapple coconut rice pudding is ideal for satisfying your sweet cravings. With a blend of creamy rice, the tangy zest of freeze-dried pineapple & the tropical aroma of coconut, you can whip up this delightful dessert in no time. Serve it warm or chilled, and impress your friends and family with this flavorful and soothing treat.

Here’s a delectable recipe for a tropical-inspired dessert using freeze-dried pineapple:

Ingredients:

• Arborio rice/short grain white or brown rice/jasmine rice/-1 cup
• Water-2 cups
• Coconut milk-1 can (14 oz)
• Granulated sugar-1/2 cup
• Vanilla extract-1 tsp
• Freeze-dried pineapple, crushed-1/2 cup
• Shredded coconut, toasted- 1/4 cup
• Pinch of salt

Instructions: 

1. Mix the Arborio rice, water, and salt in a large saucepan.
2.  Bring the mix to a boil, then simmer for about 20 minutes.
3.  Stir occasionally, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
4. Heat the coconut milk and sugar over medium heat in a separate saucepan.
5. Keep stirring until the sugar dissolves.
6. Add the vanilla extract and stir to blend well.
7. Add the coconut milk mixture to the cooked rice and keep stirring.
8. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy.
9. Remove from heat and stir in the crushed freeze-dried pineapple.
10. Transfer the rice pudding to serving bowls and sprinkle with toasted shredded coconut.
11. Serve warm or chilled, as desired.