Creamy Chocolate Rice Pudding Recipe

This Chocolate Rice Pudding is a classic and easy breakfast or dessert recipe that is super flavorful with chocolate melted through, the perfect comfort treat.

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Chocolate rice pudding is one of those comforting desserts that just makes you smile. Sweet, warm, and creamy you can’t go wrong!

With it being fall and the holidays fast approaching you might have family and friends popping in to say hi and to visit.

We love having our friends and family over this time of year because some of the best dishes come out of the works and this simple Chocolate Rice Pudding is one of them.

Never had rice pudding before? Well this recipe is a great place to start!!

We absolutely drool for this recipe! It is so so easy to whip up in a hurry when you need something quick but flavorful and this recipe will not let you down.

With super minimal ingredients it is absolutely easy and no one can get enough of it, it is quite the request. Especially if you are a Rice Pudding lover.

If you are a fan of the normal rice pudding, then you absolutely need to try this Chocolate Rice Pudding, you will fall in love.

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• WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
• INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
• HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE RICE PUDDING:
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
• HOW TO THICKEN RICE PUDDING:
• WHAT KIND OF CHOCOLATE IS BEST FOR THIS?
• ANY ADDITIONS?
• ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?
• HOW TO STORE:
• DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
• Creamy Chocolate Rice Pudding Recipe

1. This uses instant rice and is ready in 15 minutes!
2. You can use any type of chocolate chips you like.
3. This can be doubled to serve more people.

• Milk
• Instant rice
• Granulated sugar
• Salt
• Eggs
• Vanilla
• Chocolate chips
• Unsalted butter
• Ground cinnamon
• Vanilla extract

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1. Place milk, rice, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan or skillet.
2. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
3. Lower the heat to medium-low and let simmer uncovered for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. After 6 minutes, take a spoon and whisk a couple of tablespoons of the rice mixture into the beaten eggs. 
5. Whisk the eggs into the skillet and combine. Let cook for an additional minute to thicken.
6. Take off the heat and add in the chocolate, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla. 
7. Whisk to combine. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes to cool and serve.

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HOW TO THICKEN RICE PUDDING:

If your Chocolate Rice Pudding Recipe didn’t thicken as much as you would have liked, this means it was not cooked long enough.

To thicken this recipe is with cornstarch and water mixture.

Mix about 1 Tbs cornstarch and 1 Tbs of water together and pour it into the pudding and stir over medium-low heat and it should thicken right up.

WHAT KIND OF CHOCOLATE IS BEST FOR THIS?

Any high-quality chocolate chips or chocolate chunks work perfectly for this recipe.

We went with semi-sweet chocolate. It balances great with the sweetness of the pudding.

You can also use milk chocolate and dark chocolate if you’d like.

Chocolate chunks work great and you can also use a chocolate baking bar as well, german or semi-sweet is best.

I would not use bittersweet for this.

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ANY ADDITIONS?

All you rice pudding lovers will be all over this one. Bring on the additions!

• Add cocoa powder to enhance the chocolate flavor for all the chocolate fiends out there.
• Stir in mini chocolate chips or white chocolate chunks for extra texture and sweetness.
• Sprinkle with brown sugar on top for a caramelized finish to this comforting dessert.
• Drizzle with condensed milk or coconut milk for added creaminess and richness.
• Mix in a dollop of cream cheese to create an even more creamy pudding.
• Top with fresh fruits like strawberries or bananas to complement the rich flavors.
• Garnish with chopped nuts such as almonds or walnuts for a crunchy contrast.
• Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a spiced twist on this classic rice pudding.
• Serve with a scoop of ice cream for a decadent treat, perfect for any time of day.
• Include a splash of vanilla extract to deepen the flavor profile.

ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?

This one gets a five star rating in my house.

If you need to change things up, check out this list of substitutions.

• Instant rice: Use leftover rice, white rice, or even brown rice; just adjust the cooking time to achieve the desired creamy texture.
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips: Substitute with dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate, or cocoa powder for different levels of sweetness.
• Whole milk: Replace with coconut milk or almond milk for a dairy-free option in this healthy recipe.
• Granulated sugar: Use brown sugar or honey for a deeper, more caramel-like sweetness.
• Unsalted butter: Swap with coconut oil or leave it out for a lighter version.
• Ground cinnamon: Try adding spices like cardamom or allspice for a unique flavor twist.

Easy Chocolate Rice Pudding can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator where it will last up to one week.

This can also be frozen, cool your pudding and then place in a freezer container or smaller containers if you want to portion out your servings.

Place in the freezer and it should keep for up to 3 months.

Let defrost in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.

If you want to reheat this, it is great served chilled as well, you can place it in the microwave or in a saucepan until heated through. 

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Looking for something chocolatey, comforting, and quick?

Then this Chocolate Rice Pudding is exactly what you need to make.

If you’ve tried this CHOCOLATE RICE PUDDING let me know in the comments how it turned out! You can follow me over on PINTEREST, INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK to find some more of our mouthwatering recipes!