Cherry Rice Dessert

Name: Cherry Rice Dessert
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked long grain rice; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, divided; 1 can (21 ounces) cherry or strawberry pie filling; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided; 1-1/2 cups cold milk; 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract; 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 cups cooked long grain rice
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, divided
1 can (21 ounces) cherry or strawberry pie filling
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1-1/2 cups cold milk
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the rice, pecans and a third of the cream cheese. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes; spread with pie filling. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
2

In a bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and remaining cream cheese. Fold in half of whipped topping; spread over pie filling. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3

In a bowl, whisk the milk, extract and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Pour over top; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Spread with the remaining whipped topping; sprinkle with coconut.