Creamy Chocolate Rice Pudding

• 4 cups 2% milk
• 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-3/4 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• Whipped cream, optional

1. In a large saucepan, combine the milk, rice, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes or until thick and creamy, stirring often. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
2. Place 1 cup chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Slowly stir into rice mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Stir in remaining chips. Spoon into dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

milk, long grain rice, sugar, salt, vanilla, chocolate chips, heavy whipping cream, cream

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/creamy-chocolate-rice-pudding/ (may not work)