Chocolate Chip & Toffee Layered Rice Pudding

Husband's twist on my grandmother's classic stove-top rice pudding. The flavors and textures are quite unusual, but they do this old stand-by plenty of justice! Enjoy!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 7

Ingredients

• 3  cups milk
• 3  cups cooked white rice
• 1⁄2 cup  packed light brown sugar
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6  tablespoons  toffee pieces
• 6  tablespoons  mini chocolate chips
•  whipped cream, for serving

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the milk, rice, brown sugar, butter, and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Cook for 15 minutes, or until thick and creamy, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove pan from heat; stir in the vanilla.
4. Cool to room temperature.
5. Spoon 1/2 the pudding into dessert bowls or sundae glasses.
6. Combine the chocolate chips and toffee bits; sprinkle 1/2 over the pudding.
7. Repeat layers; refrigerate at until ready to serve.
8. Garnish with a generous dollop of whipped cream.