Glorified Rice Recipe

overhead view of glorified rice with marshmallows and a cherry on top

4.66 from 29 votes

Old Fashioned Glorified Rice is a creamy dessert with marshmallows, strawberries, pineapple... and rice! A unique no bake fruit salad recipe for summer picnics.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 345kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 1/2 cups Alessi Arborio Rice
2 tablespoons butter
16 ounces pineapple tidbits drained
2 cups chopped strawberries
3 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
maraschino cherries optional

Instructions

In a heavy bottomed saucepan, heat 3 cups of water to boiling. 3 cups water
Add the rice and butter to the boiling water. Cook and stir for 1 minute. 1 1/2 cups Alessi Arborio Rice, 2 tablespoons butter
Reduce the stove heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight fitting lid and let it cook undisturbed for 20-25 minutes.
Once the rice is done cooking, remove it from the heat, transfer it to a large bowl. Fluff the rice with a fork and allow it to cool to room temperature.
When the rice has cooled, add the pineapple, strawberries, marshmallows and sugar. Mix well. Allow this mixture to rest for 10 minutes. 16 ounces pineapple tidbits, 2 cups chopped strawberries, 3 cups mini marshmallows, 1/2 cup granulated sugar
In a medium bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), beat the heavy whipping cream on high speed until stiff peaks form. 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Add the whipped cream to the rice mixture. Fold together gently.
Top with maraschino cherries and additional marshmallows if desired. maraschino cherries
Refrigerate until serving and serve cold.

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Notes

This recipe is best served soon after you combine the ingredients together. It will thicken up as it sits. We like it best served right away, when it is not as thick. However, it can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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