Who Doesn’t Like Chocolate Rice?

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Then why not put them together: Chocolate Risotto! It may sound strange but I can tell you from personal experience that it is yummy.  I found this recipe when I was looking for something different to make for dessert.  In our household we have a liking for Italian food and sweet things; this combines both.  You may have had creamed rice before and this just gives an added twist to that dish.  A twist that everyone loves - chocolate.  When making it, the only things you need ot watch out for are to ensure you use semi-sweet chocolate and that you take the time to properly stir in the heavy cream at the end.  Other than that it is pretty straight forward.  Here goes:

1 cup risotto rice

2 1/2 cups whole milk

3 ozs semi-sweet chocolate, broken into pieces

2 tbs butter

1/4 cup sugar

pinch of ground cinnamon

4 tbs heavy cream

fresh raspberries and chocolate caraque to decorate

chocolate sauce, to serve

1 - Put rice in non-stick pan.  Add milk and bring to boil.  Reduce heat and simmer slowly for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is very soft.

2 - Stir in the chocolate, butter and sugar.  Cook, stirring all the time over very gentle heat for 1-2 minutes, until the chocolate has melted.

3 - Remove from heat and stir in the cinnamon and heavy cream.  Cover pan and let stand for a few minutes.

4 - Spoon risotto into individual dishes and decorate with raspberries and chocolate caraque.  Serve with chocolate sauce.