chocolate rice pudidng

The hip way to make rice pudding! Serve with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup arborio rice
• 5 cups whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 vanilla bean stem, cut lengthwise down the middle
• 1 zested lemon
• 1 tbsp. hot chocolate mix.
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice

Directions:

1. Heat a medium sauce pan over medium high heat.
2. Toss in the arborio rice.
3. Pour milk over the top.
4. Give it a good stir and add the vanilla bean.
5. Zest the lemon over the mixture, and add the sugar and lemon juice stirring occasionally.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer covered for 30-35 minutes.
7. Discard the vanilla bean stem, stir in cocoa mix and chocolate chips.
8. Stir gently until completely melted and creamy.
9. Spoon into serving dishes and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.