Description
Cozy and creamy slow cooker rice pudding made with simple ingredients. This hands-free dessert delivers a velvety texture and comforting flavor, perfect served warm or chilled. Ideal for any season, customizable with spices, fruits, or nuts, and easy to prepare with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup short-grain or medium-grain rice
- 4 cups whole milk or creamy plant-based milk alternative
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (or coconut oil for vegan variation)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Rinse the rice under cold water to remove excess starch, which ensures a smoother pudding consistency.
- Combine Everything in the Slow Cooker: Add rinsed rice, milk, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and butter into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine everything evenly without breaking down the rice grains.
- Cook on Low: Cover and cook on low setting for 3 to 4 hours. Stir every hour to prevent sticking and to distribute heat evenly.
- Add Vanilla and Final Stir: Once rice is tender and pudding has thickened, stir in vanilla extract thoroughly. Taste and adjust sweetness or cinnamon if needed.
- Serve Warm or Chill: Serve the rice pudding warm for a comforting dessert, or refrigerate for a few hours to enjoy chilled. Both ways are delicious.
Notes
- Use short- or medium-grain rice for creamier texture.
- Stir every hour during cooking to prevent clumping or sticking.
- Adjust sweetness after cooking if needed.
- Keep slow cooker covered throughout cooking to retain moisture.
- Let pudding rest before serving to thicken and deepen flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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