Chocolate Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. 2
   Beat together eggs; half-and-half or whole milk; sugar; cocoa; and vanilla in a large bowl with a rotary beater or wire whisk.
3. 3
   Stir in rice and chocolate.
4. 4
   Pour custard mixture into a 1-1/2- or 2-quart casserole.
5. 5
   Place dish in a 13x9x2-inch baking pan set on an oven rack.
6. 6
   Carefully pour 1-inch of boiling water into the baking pan.
7. 7
   Bake, uncovered, for 60 to 65 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Stir together brown sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan.
9. 9
   Stir in water, chocolate syrup, and molasses.
10. 10
    Cook and stir mixture over medium-low heat for 2 minutes more or until thickened and bubbly.
11. 11
    To serve, spoon warm pudding into bowls.
12. 12
    Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons sauce over each serving.