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

Directions

 * 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.