Glorified Rice

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Here’s a full, grand recipe post for Glorified Rice, complete with history, ingredients, instructions, lovers of the dish, and more—crafted in a fun, indulgent style worthy of a true dessert classic. 🍚🍍🍒

🌟 Glorified Rice: A Sweet Midwestern Classic 🍍🍒

Creamy. Fruity. Dreamy.
A dessert born from simplicity and crowned with charm, Glorified Rice is a nostalgic Midwestern treasure that brings back potluck memories, church suppers, and summer gatherings. It’s comfort food in a bowl — rice transformed into a dessert masterpiece, elevated by whipped cream, fruit, and a kiss of sweetness.

📜 A Short History of Glorified Rice

Glorified Rice emerged in the early 20th century in the American Midwest, particularly in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas, where Lutheran and Scandinavian heritage heavily influenced community cooking. It’s a quintessential “church cookbook” dessert, blending economical ingredients with festive presentation. Often brought to potlucks in Tupperware and garnished with maraschino cherries, it’s a dish both humble and proudly paraded.

❤️ Lovers of Glorified Rice

  • Grandmothers who swore by their Cool Whip.
  • Potluck heroes who knew one scoop wouldn’t be enough.
  • Kids who thought it was ice cream in disguise.
  • Midwesterners who claimed, “It ain’t summer without it.”
  • And now… You—who brought it back in style!

🛒 Ingredients (Big Bowl – Serves 10–12)

  • 2 cups cooked white rice (cooled completely)
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained, juice reserved)
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, halved (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup cherry juice (from maraschino jar)
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice (from crushed pineapple)
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipping cream, whipped OR 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Optional: 1 banana, sliced (add just before serving)

🥣 Instructions & Method

Step 1: Cook & Cool the Rice

  • Cook 1 cup of white rice with 2 cups of water (makes about 2 cups cooked).
  • Spread on a tray or plate to cool completely (room temp or chilled).

Step 2: Sweeten the Fruit Base

  • In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, cherry juice, and sugar.
  • Stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Add vanilla extract, and toss in the marshmallows to soak for 10 minutes.

Step 3: Combine the Goodness

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice, crushed pineapple, maraschino cherries, and the marshmallow mixture (juice and all).
  • Gently fold everything together.

Step 4: Creamy Finale

  • Whip the cream until soft peaks form (or use Cool Whip for a classic touch).
  • Fold the whipped cream into the rice mixture until well combined.

Step 5: Chill and Serve

  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Serve chilled, garnished with extra cherries, pineapple rings, or nuts.

🍽️ Serving Tips

  • Serve in a glass trifle bowl for visual flair.
  • Add toasted coconut or a drizzle of cherry syrup on top.
  • Want a twist? Add mandarin oranges or shredded coconut.

🎉 Conclusion: A Bowl of Bliss

Glorified Rice is more than dessert—it’s a celebration of community, nostalgia, and sweet simplicity. Whether you’re reviving family tradition or discovering it for the first time, this creamy concoction is bound to steal the show at your table.

And as the old Midwestern saying goes:
“If it’s got rice, cream, and cherries, it’s already glorified.” ❤️

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