Chocolate Cranberry Nut Pie

Description
Makes 12 servings.

Ingredients

 * 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
 * 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
 * 2/3 cup Sugar, divided
 * 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
 * 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
 * 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 2 1/2 cups milk
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 1/4 cup flaked coconut
 * 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped

Directions

 * 1) Melt 5 tablespoons butter; stir in crumbs and 1/3 cup Sugar.
 * 2) Press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Spread cranberries over crust.
 * 3) Sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts.
 * 4) Combine rice, milk, salt, remaining 1 tablespoon butter and Sugar in medium saucepan.
 * 5) Bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat 20 minutes, or until thick and creamy, stirring frequently.
 * 6) Blend chocolate syrup, eggs and vanilla; add to rice mixture.
 * 7) Pour over prepared crust. Sprinkle with coconut.
 * 8) Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
 * 9) Serve warm or chilled, topped with whipped cream.