CHOCOLATE 'N' TOFFEE RICE PUDDING

Chocolate 'N' Toffee Rice Pudding image

I can't think of a more comforting dessert than this pudding. The toffee bits add a crunch to its creamy consistency. Husband Frank and I enjoy making treats like this together. It looks especially pretty layered in a parfait glass.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups milk
3 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/4 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup whipped topping
7 maraschino cherries

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the milk, rice, brown sugar, butter and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 15 minutes or until thick and creamy, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool., Spoon half of the pudding into dessert dishes. Combine the coconut, toffee bits and chocolate chips; sprinkle half over the pudding. Repeat layers. Refrigerate until serving. Top with whipped topping and cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.