Mocha Meringue Pudding

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 3 1/2 cups low-fat milk, divided
 * 2/3 cup sugar, divided
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 3 eggs, separated
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
 * 4 1.55-ounce bars milk chocolate, broken in squares
 * 1 tablespoon instant coffee

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, 3 cups milk, 1/3 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 1/2 cup milk in small bowl.
 * 4) Stir into rice mixture and cook 3 minutes more. Remove from heat.
 * 5) Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread into buttered 9x9-inch baking pan.
 * 6) Arrange chocolate bars over rice mixture. Beat egg whites in medium bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form.
 * 7) Add remaining 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, about 4 minutes or until stiff glossy peaks form.
 * 8) Fold in coffee and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Spread over pudding.
 * 9) Bake at 350 degrees 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.