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Make this easy and delicious single serving chocolate rice pudding recipe in just 30 minutes! This rich and creamy dessert is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without overindulging.
Chocolate Rice Pudding is a classic dessert recipe with a chocolatey twist. It’s based on traditional rice pudding, an age-old dish with versions found in cuisines worldwide, elevated with the addition of chocolate. This sweet dish offers a unique combination of creamy rice, subtly infused with vanilla, and a generous dose of chocolate for a delightful finish.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simplicity: The process is straightforward, making it perfect for novices and expert cooks alike.
- Versatility: It allows for multiple substitutions to cater to various dietary preferences.
- Portion control: The recipe is designed for a single serving, reducing waste.
- Ingredients: Common ingredients found in most pantries are used.
- Comforting: It’s a warm, comforting dessert that can be enjoyed any time of the year.
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Ingredient Notes And Substitutions
- Long grain white rice: Provides the best texture for the pudding.
- Sugar: Adds sweetness. Feel free to adjust the amount to your preference or use substitutes like honey or Stevia.
- Milk: Brings creaminess. Dairy-free alternatives such as almond, soy, or coconut milk can be used.
- Vanilla: Enhances the flavor profile. Almond extract can be used as an alternative.
- Chocolate Chips: Gives the pudding its chocolatey flavor. Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or even white chocolate chips can be used.
How To Make Chocolate Rice Pudding
Begin by combining the rice, milk, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Allow this mixture to cook, and as the rice gradually absorbs the liquid, you’ll notice it becoming thicker and creamier.
Following approximately 20 minutes of cooking, take the saucepan off the heat. Now, incorporate the cocoa powder, your choice of either vanilla or Crème de Cacao, and the chocolate. Stir these additions into the cooked rice until well combined and the chocolate is fully melted, creating a rich and delicious chocolate rice pudding.
Expert Tips
- While I typically rely on the ingredients listed for my chocolate rice pudding, you may enjoy introducing a touch of chili powder to your rendition. The complementary pairing of chocolate and spice could be a delightful enhancement to your pudding.
- Regarding chocolate choices, my preference leans towards semi-sweet chocolate chips. However, for a deeper, less sweet chocolatey flavor, substituting with bittersweet chocolate is an excellent option.
Frequently Asked Questions
This chocolate rice pudding reminds me of Champorado. The two are similar but not the same.
Champorado, also called chocolate rice is a Filipino rice porridge made with chocolate and traditionally served for breakfast. It is made with short grain glutinous rice, whereas this chocolate rice pudding is made with long grain rice.
Champorado is not always sweet and is often made with dark chocolate. It is traditionally served with dried salted fish.
For this chocolate rice pudding recipe, I use a 1-quart saucepan. For best results, use a pan of similar size.
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Certainly! Although this recipe is ideal for those cooking for one, if you’d like to make a second serving, just double the ingredient amounts and use a 2-quart saucepan.
Yes, it can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Serving Suggestions
Enhance your chocolate rice pudding experience with some delightful serving ideas:
- Cream: Top with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Fruit: Fresh berries or sliced bananas add a refreshing touch.
- Nuts: Sprinkle some crushed almonds or hazelnuts for added crunch.
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Recipe Variations
This recipe is open to creativity! Here are some tasty twists:
- Spiced chocolate: Add a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne pepper for a spiced version.
- Mocha: Stir in a teaspoon of instant coffee for a mocha flavor.
- Orange-infused: Add some orange zest for a citrusy note.
Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
If you have any ingredients left over from this chocolate rice pudding recipe, you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:
- Rice: Rice Pilaf, Fried Rice, Red Beans and Rice
- Milk: Hot Chocolate, Baked Oatmeal, Milkshake
- Cocoa powder: Chocolate Coffee Creamer, Red Velvet Donuts, Chocolate Scones
- Chocolate: Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie, Chocolate Chip Muffin, Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Recipe
Chocolate Rice Pudding For One
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ tablespoon cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (may also use Crème de Cacao instead)
- 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine the rice, milk, sugar, and salt in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until rice is tender and pudding is thick, 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add cocoa powder and vanilla to the mixture.
- Add the chocolate chips and stir until melted.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow to cool for 10 minutes and serve warm.
Notes
- While I typically rely on the ingredients listed for my chocolate rice pudding, you may enjoy introducing a touch of chili powder to your rendition. The complementary pairing of chocolate and spice could be a delightful enhancement to your pudding.
- Regarding chocolate choices, my preference leans towards semi-sweet chocolate chips. However, for a deeper, less sweet chocolatey flavor, substituting with bittersweet chocolate is an excellent option.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Could this be made in an instant pot ?
We have not tested this rice pudding recipe in an instant pot.
Could this be made with brown rice?
Hi Barb,
This recipe would not do well with brown rice. First of all, the taste would be off. Secondly, the brown rice would have to cook longer and might need more liquid to keep it from drying.
I have only tested this rice pudding recipe as written, with white rice.
Joanie
Joanie, should I cover the pan when cooking the rice? Barb
No, Barb. Keep the pan uncovered.
Joanie
Put a lid on at an angle so the steam can get out or it will boil over and make a mess.