Chocolate Rice Pudding With Poached Pears

• 2 ounces arborio rice
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3 1/2 ounces milk chocolate finely chopped
• whipped cream to serve
• chocolate curls to serve
• 4 pears small firm, peeled, cored, quartered
• 750 milliliters sweet white wine
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 inches fresh ginger peeled, thinly sliced
• 1 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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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Chocolate-Rice-Pudding-with-Poached-Pears-1405737 (may not work)