Description

This Slow Cooker Rice Pudding recipe offers a comforting and creamy dessert that’s easy to prepare. Made with simple pantry ingredients like long-grain white rice, milk, sugar, and cinnamon, this pudding slowly cooks in a slow cooker, resulting in perfectly tender rice infused with warm vanilla and cinnamon flavors. Ideal for a cozy treat or a make-ahead dessert, it requires minimal hands-on time and yields a deliciously rich pudding that can be enjoyed warm or chilled.

Ingredients

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Rice and Dairy

1 cup long-grain white rice
4 cups whole milk or 2% milk
1 tablespoon butter (optional)

Flavorings and Sweeteners

1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cinnamon stick or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Rinse the Rice: Thoroughly rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water to remove excess starch, which helps prevent the pudding from becoming too sticky.
Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the rinsed rice, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon stick (or ground cinnamon), and a pinch of salt. Stir well to evenly distribute all ingredients.
Cook the Pudding: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to low heat. Allow the mixture to cook for 3 to 4 hours, occasionally stirring to prevent the rice from sticking to the sides and bottom. Cook until the rice is tender and the mixture is creamy.
Finish and Adjust: Once the rice pudding is cooked through, remove the cinnamon stick if used. Stir in the optional butter to enhance richness and creaminess. Taste the pudding and adjust sweetness or vanilla extract as desired.
Cool and Serve: Let the pudding cool slightly in the slow cooker to thicken up before serving. It can be enjoyed warm or chilled, depending on preference.

Notes

For a thicker pudding, cook an additional 30 minutes or adjust the milk quantity.
Use whole milk for a creamier texture; low-fat milk will result in a lighter pudding.
Stirring periodically is important to avoid sticking and ensure even cooking.
If you prefer, substitute cinnamon stick with ground cinnamon, reducing the amount to 1/2 teaspoon.
Adjust sugar according to your taste, especially if you plan to serve the pudding with sweet toppings like fruit or caramel.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American