How to Turn Your Leftover Rice Into Dessert Risotto

Dessert is arguably one of the more important meals of the day, so don’t let your lack of money or time get in the way of you enjoying a quality dessert. What makes this risotto recipe so great is that as long as you’ve got rice and milk — regular or coconut for those of you trying to be healthy — you’re only minutes away from satisfying that sweet tooth. No need to go out and buy any ingredients, just open your fridge and use up those leftovers.

Dessert Risotto

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 2 minutesCook time: 3 minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup leftover rice
• 1 cup canned coconut milk
• 1 cup shredded almonds
• Chocolate syrup
• Mixed fruit
• Chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Microwave rice for 1 minute in microwave-safe bowl.

2. 
   

   Measure out coconut milk and microwave for 2 minutes.

3. 
   

   Pour warmed coconut milk over rice.

4. 
   

   Stir until the rice and coconut milk are combined.

5. 
   

   Separate mixture into 4 bowls and pour chocolate sauce over.

6. 
   

   Mix chocolate sauce with risotto.

7. 
   

   Sprinkle shredded almonds over risotto.

8. 
   

   Add fruit and chocolate chips to taste.

9. 
   

   Enjoy immediately.