Title: Maple Rum Rice Creme with Chocolate Sauce
Categories: Desserts, Low-fat, Vegetarian
Yield: 6 Servings

------------------------------MAPLE RICE CREME------------------------------
1 c Short grain rice
2 1/2 c Water
2 c Soy milk or rice milk
1/2 c Maple syrup
1 ts Vanilla
2 tb Dark rum

------------------------------CHOCOLATE SAUCE------------------------------
1/2 c Dutch processed or regular
-- cocoa
1 c Water
1/2 c Honey (up to 3/4 c)
1 ts Vanilla

CREME: In a large pot, cook rice with water, soy or rice milk & maple
syrup, covered, for about 1 1/4 hours or until the rice is fairly mushy &
most of the liquid has been absorbed. Puree cooked mixture with vanilla &
rum till absolutely smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover tightly & chill for
several hours. CHOCOLATE SAUCE: Combine all ingredients in a heavy pot &
mix well with a whisk. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmering gently for
15 to 20 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce has thickened & reduced
to 1 cup. Allow to cool completely. Serve with the Creme.

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