Chocolate Rice Pudding With Cherry Compote

1. 1

   For the rice pudding, bring the milk to a boil. Whisk in the cocoa powder then add the rice. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 25 mins, stirring occasionally. Add the chocolate, 2 tbsp sugar and vanilla extract. Remove from the heat and let cool for 15 mins then add the cream.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, make the cherry compote. Measure the reserved juice. Add enough water to make a total of 2 cups liquid. Blend the cornstarch with a little of the juice mixture and set aside. Pour the rest into a pan, add 2 tbsp sugar and bring to a boil. Add the cornstarch slurry and simmer, stirring, for 1-2 mins until thickened. Add the cherries and remove from the heat.

3. 3

   Serve the warm rice pudding and hot cherry compote in bowls with the vanilla ice cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.