Chocolate Cranberry Nut Pie

Description
Makes 12 servings.

Ingredients

 * 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
 * 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
 * ⅔ cup sugar, divided
 * 1½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
 * ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
 * ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 2½ cups milk
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * ½ cup chocolate syrup
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * ¼ cup flaked coconut
 * ½ cup whipping cream, whipped

Directions

 * 1) Melt 5 tablespoons butter; stir in crumbs and ⅓ cup sugar.
 * 2) Press onto bottom of 9-inch spring-form pan.
 * 3) Spread cranberries over crust.
 * 4) Sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts.
 * 5) Combine rice, milk, salt, remaining 1 tablespoon butter and sugar in medium saucepan.
 * 6) Bring to a boil.
 * 7) Cook over medium heat 20 minutes, or until thick and creamy, stirring frequently.
 * 8) Blend chocolate syrup, eggs and vanilla; add to rice mixture.
 * 9) Pour over prepared crust.
 * 10) Sprinkle with coconut.
 * 11) Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
 * 12) Serve warm or chilled, topped with whipped cream.