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Rich, creamy, and infused with a boozy hit of Bailey’s liqueur, this easy Irish Cream Chocolate Rice Pudding is the most decadent dessert of all time. Best of all, it comes together quickly with leftover rice and a few pantry staples!

overhead view of a table with small jars holding bailey's irish cream chocolate rice pudding topped with whipped cream and served with a spoon.

I don’t know about you but I always have leftover rice, either from carry-out or when I make it at home.

Instead of reheating it, I like to reuse it to make one of my all-time favorite desserts, rice pudding. This week I thought I would adapt a recipe I have used in the past to include chocolate(of course) and a little Baileys Irish Cream.

Why you’ll love this chocolate rice pudding

Great way to use up leftover rice
The Irish cream amps up the flavor and makes it extra delicious
Modern take on classic comfort food
Such a rich, creamy, decadent dessert

Ingredients

Cooked rice
Milk
Salt
Bailey’s Irish Cream
Chopped chocolate or 60% chocolate chips
Egg
Sugar
Butter
Vanilla extract

side view of jars of bailey's chocolate rice pudding on white plates with whipped cream on top.

How to Make Bailey’s Chocolate Rice Pudding

This recipe is adapted from All Recipes.

Combine cooked rice with 1 1/2 cups of milk and salt, and cook over medium heat until thick and creamy (for about 15 minutes).
Then, stir in chocolate chips, Baileys, and the egg. Stir continuously until chips are melted and egg is set about 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
Pour into glasses and either serve warm or put into the refrigerator to cool.

Tips & Variations

Try a different liqueur. This pudding would be great with Frangelico or Kahlua, too. Try your favorite and see what you think.
Use dark chocolate. For a richer, bolder flavor, choose a chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa solids.

Storage

Keep the pudding covered with plastic wrap to avoid forming a skin, then store in the fridge for 3-4 days.

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Bailey’s Irish Cream Chocolate Rice Pudding

Rich, creamy, and infused with a boozy hit of Bailey's liqueur, this easy Irish Cream Chocolate Rice Pudding is the most decadent dessert of all time. Best of all, it comes together quickly with leftover rice and a few pantry staples!

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 1/2 cups milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
3/4 cup chopped chocolate or 60% chocolate chips
1 egg beaten
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Combine cooked rice with 1 1/2 cups of milk and salt, and cook over medium heat until thick and creamy (for about 15 minutes).
Then, stir in chocolate chips, Baileys, and the egg. Stir continuously until chips are melted and egg is set about 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
Pour into glasses and either serve warm or put into the refrigerator to cool.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baileys rice pudding, chocolate rice pudding