Mocha Meringue Pudding

Description

• Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked rice
• 3½ cups low-fat milk, divided
• ⅔ cup sugar, divided
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• 4 x 1.55-ounce bars milk chocolate, broken in squares
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee

Procedures

1. Combine rice, 3 cups milk, ⅓ cup sugar and salt in large saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat 20 to 25 minutes or until thick and creamy, stirring frequently.
3. Beat egg yolks and remaining ½ cup milk in small bowl.
4. Stir into rice mixture and cook 3 minutes more.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
7. Spread into buttered 9x9-inch baking pan.
8. Arrange chocolate bars over rice mixture.
9. Beat egg whites in medium bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form.
10. Add remaining ⅓ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, about 4 minutes or until stiff glossy peaks form.
11. Fold in coffee and remaining ½ teaspoon vanilla.
12. Spread over pudding.
13. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
14. Serve warm.