Vanilla Coconut Risotto – For Dessert!

Silent I will stay today,
I don’t want to blab away.

Just try risotto for dessert,
Nothing else will I assert.

VANILLA COCONUT RISOTTO
2 T butter
1 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup sugar
1 T pure vanilla extract
1 cup hot water
1 cup hot milk
3 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup shaved dark chocolate
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes, toasted optional

Combine the milk and coconut milk and heat in a small pot. In a saucepan, melt the butter on low-medium heat. Add the rice and coat with butter. Add the hot water, sugar and vanilla. Cook until all of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring frequently. Add a ladle-ful of the milk and stir until it is almost absorbed. Continue this process until all of the liquid has been added to the risotto. It should take approximately 30-40 minutes and the risotto should be slightly al dente. As this is a heavy dessert, serve in small cups and top with sweetened coconut flakes and shaved dark chocolate. Serves 12.

LEFTOVER RISOTTO ARANCINI

1/2 cup flour
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 T sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg, beaten
2 cups vegetable oil

In a small pot, heat the oil to 350 degrees. Put the flour on a small plate. Mix the panko, sugar and cinnamon and put that onto a second plate. Place the egg in a bowl. Take approx. 2 tablespoons of risotto and form it into a ball. Dredge it through the flour, then the egg, and then through the panko mixture. Continue on until there is no more risotto. Place no more than 4 balls into the oil at a time. Cook until golden brown. Take out with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel lined plate. Serve as is or with chocolate sauce.

Try this savory Blueberry Brie Risotto too! 🙂