Heavenly Chocolate Delight

Description
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 cups water
 * 1 cup uncooked rice*
 * 1 teaspoon ground Mexican or regular cinnamon
 * 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
 * 3 cups milk
 * 1/2 cup Sugar
 * 4 ounces Mexican chocolate
 * 1 envelope gelatin
 * 1/4 cup cold water
 * 2 cups heavy cream
 * 1/2 cup Confectioners Sugar
 * 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur
 * chocolate sprinkles

Directions

 * 1) Combine water, rice, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon vanilla in 2- to 3-quart saucepan.
 * 2) Bring to a boil; stir once or twice.
 * 3) Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
 * 4) Add milk, Sugar and chocolate to rice mixture; simmer over low heat stirring occasionally until thickened, about 30 minutes. Soften gelatin in cold water.
 * 5) Add to thickened chocolate mixture. Stir well. Remove from heat.
 * 6) Place pan with mixture in bowl of ice water to cool.
 * 7) Whip cream and remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla at low speed until soft peaks form.
 * 8) Increase speed to high. Gradually add confections Sugar; continue beating until stiff but not dry.
 * 9) Fold half of whipped cream into cooled rice mixture.
 * 10) Add coffee liqueur to remaining whipped cream.
 * 11) Spoon rice mixture into dessert glasses; top with remaining whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles. Refrigerate until set.