Chocolate Rice Pudding With Poached Pears

• 2 oz Arborio rice
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3.5 oz milk chocolate, finely chopped
• None None whipped cream, to serve
• None None chocolate curls, to serve
• None None For the poached pears
• 4 None small firm pears, peeled, cored, quartered
• 750 ml sweet white wine
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 inch fresh ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
• 1 None whole star anise

1. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, milk, cream and sugar. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 35-40 mins, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed.
2. Meanwhile, for the poached pears, combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and gently simmer, covered, for 30-35 mins, until tender.
3. To finish, add chocolate to hot rice and stir until melted and smooth. Serve with poached pears, topped with whipped cream and chocolate curls.

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