Slow Cooker Creamy Rice Pudding
In short: Short-grain rice cooked gently in milk with vanilla and cinnamon until thick, creamy and spoonable, with no stirring at the stove. It takes about 3 h 40 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 3 h 30 min
- Total
- 3 h 40 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Rice pudding asks for patience, usually forty minutes of stirring a pot so the milk does not catch. The slow cooker takes over, cooking short-grain rice in milk until every grain is soft and the pudding turns thick and creamy. A splash of cream at the end gives a velvety finish. Eat it warm with jam or stewed fruit, or chill it for a cold dessert. Use pudding or arborio-type rice, not long-grain.
Instructions
- Grease the inside of the slow cooker with the butter so the milk does not catch on the base.
- Add the rice, milk, sugar, salt and cinnamon stick, and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, stirring once or twice. The rice should be completely soft and the milk should have thickened.
- Remove the cinnamon stick. Stir in the cream and vanilla and cook, uncovered, for another 10 minutes.
- Let the pudding stand for 15 minutes. It thickens as it cools. Serve warm with a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
Tips
- If the pudding thickens too much as it stands, stir in a splash of warm milk before serving.
- Top with a spoonful of jam, stewed apples or berries, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Questions and answers
Can I use long-grain rice?
You can, but the pudding will be less creamy. Short-grain or risotto-type rice releases more starch and gives a thicker result.
Can I make rice pudding with plant milk?
Yes. Use oat or coconut milk in the same amount and skip the cream, or replace it with coconut cream. Stir more often, since plant milks can stick.
How long does rice pudding keep?
Refrigerate it for up to 4 days. It will thicken, so loosen with a little milk when you reheat it or serve it cold.
How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Creamy Rice Pudding?
About 3 h 40 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 3 h 30 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Slow Cooker Creamy Rice Pudding?
About 350 kcal per serving, with 9 g of protein, 43 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 350 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 23 g |
| Sodium | 225 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
