Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        ***MAPLE RICE CREME***
  1                cup  short grain rice
  2 1/2           cups  water
  2               cups  soy milk or rice milk
     1/2           cup  maple syrup
  1           teaspoon  vanilla
  2        tablespoons  dark rum
                        ***CHOCOLATE SAUCE***
     1/2           cup  dutch processed or regular cocoa
  1                cup  water
     1/2           cup  honey -- (up to 3/4 c)
  1           teaspoon  vanilla

Preparation:

CREME: In a large pot, cook rice with water, soy or rice milk and maple syrup, covered, for about 1 1/4 hours or until the rice is fairly mushy and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Puree cooked mixture with vanilla and rum till absolutely smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover tightly and chill for several hours. CHOCOLATE SAUCE: Combine all ingredients in a heavy pot and mix well with a whisk. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmering gently for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce has thickened and reduced to 1 cup. Allow to cool completely. Serve with the Creme.

Nutritional Information:

170 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (0% calories from fat); trace Protein; 41g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 8mg Sodium