Description
Slow Cooker Rice Pudding is a creamy, comforting dessert made by slow-cooking tender long-grain white rice with milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. This easy-to-make treat offers a silky smooth texture with just the right sweetness, perfect for any occasion from weeknight dinners to special gatherings. Customize with fruits, nuts, or spices for a personalized twist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups whole milk or 2% milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Rinse the rice thoroughly to remove excess starch, then add it to the slow cooker along with milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir all ingredients well to distribute evenly.
- Slow Cook the Mixture: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Cook for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent rice from sticking, until the pudding becomes creamy and rice is tender.
- Finish and Adjust: Once the rice is soft, remove the cinnamon stick if used. Stir in butter for added richness if desired. Taste and adjust sweetness or vanilla extract as needed. Let the pudding cool slightly to thicken before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh dairy milk for a richer, creamier texture.
- Rinse rice thoroughly to prevent overly sticky pudding.
- Stir occasionally during cooking to avoid burning or sticking.
- Serve warm or chilled, adjusting thickness by adding milk or letting it sit longer.
- Start with less sugar and add more after cooking to control sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe (~3/4 cup)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg