Decadent Chocolate Rice Pudding with Spiced Nuts and Coconut Whip

Ingredients

- 1 cup short-grain rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup toasted nuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup granola
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Instructions

1. Rinse the Rice: Place 1 cup of short-grain rice in a fine sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear.

2. Cook the Rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. PT20M

3. Prepare Chocolate Mixture: In a separate saucepan over low heat, melt the semi-sweet chocolate with the sweetened condensed milk and honey. Stir continuously for about 5 minutes until smooth. PT5M

4. Mix Chocolate into Rice: Once the rice is cooked, remove from heat and gently stir the chocolate mixture into the rice, ensuring it's evenly distributed. PT2M

5. Add Spices: Stir in the cinnamon, cardamom, and chili powder, mixing thoroughly to infuse the flavors. PT2M

6. Top with Nuts and Seeds: In a small bowl, mix the toasted nuts, sesame seeds, and granola. Sprinkle this mixture over the warm chocolate rice pudding. PT2M

7. Finish with Coconut Whip: Pour in the coconut milk and gently fold in the whipped cream for added creaminess and flavor contrast.

8. Garnish: Dust the top with cocoa powder and drizzle with a tablespoon of maple syrup for a hint of sweetness.

Total Time

PT31M
31 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Rice pudding, Chocolate dessert, Spiced nuts, Coconut whip, Gourmet dessert, Easy chocolate recipe, Rice dish, Creamy dessert, Indulgent sweet, Nutty chocolate

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,400 calories

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