Who would have believed that rice could taste so sensational? Creamy, comforting and with a rich chocolate flavour, this unusual and elegant dessert will bring calls for encores.
- Portion size 8 servings
Ingredients
Method
In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add rice, stirring to coat. Add hot water; cook, stirring, until most of the liquid is evaporated.
Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the milk; cook, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid is evaporated. Continue adding milk, 1/2 cup (125 mL) at a time, cooking and stirring until rice is tender and creamy, about 18 minutes in total. Stir in vanilla.
Add bittersweet chocolate, cherries, sugar and salt ; cook, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted, about 1 minute. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Add 1/2 cup/125 mL milk; cover with plastic wrap and microwave at High for 1 minute. Stir well.) Spoon into dessert dishes. Sprinkle with white chocolate.
Nutritional facts <b>Per serving:</b> about
- Sodium 66 mg
- Protein 7 g
- Calories 325.0
- Total fat 17 g
- Cholesterol 12 mg
- Saturated fat 10 g
- Total carbohydrate 43 g
%RDI
- Iron 12.0
- Folate 3.0
- Calcium 10.0
- Vitamin A 7.0
- Vitamin C 5.0
