Categories: Desserts, Low-fat, Vegetarian 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
------------------------------MAPLE RICE CREME------------------------------ 
      1 c  Short grain rice 
  2 1/2 c  Water 
      2 c  Soy milk or rice milk 
    1/2 c  Maple syrup 
      1 ts Vanilla 
      2 tb Dark rum 
 
------------------------------CHOCOLATE SAUCE------------------------------ 
    1/2 c  Dutch processed or regular 
           -- cocoa 
      1 c  Water 
    1/2 c  Honey (up to 3/4 c) 
      1 ts Vanilla 
  
  CREME: In a large pot, cook rice with water, soy or rice milk & maple 
  syrup, covered, for about 1 1/4 hours or until the rice is fairly mushy & 
  most of the liquid has been absorbed.  Puree cooked mixture with vanilla & 
  rum till absolutely smooth.  Transfer to a bowl, cover tightly & chill for 
  several hours. 
  CHOCOLATE SAUCE: Combine all ingredients in a heavy pot & 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 & reduced to 1 cup. 
  Allow to cool completely.  Serve with the Creme.