Description
There’s nothing more comforting on a cold day than a bowl of creamy slow cooker rice pudding. This easy recipe transforms simple pantry ingredients into a rich, cozy dessert with minimal effort. Just pour one sweet, creamy mixture over raw rice, let the slow cooker do the magic, and enjoy a warm winter treat that truly hits different. Perfect for family gatherings, holiday evenings, or a simple homemade dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (long-grain or jasmine)
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Optional: ½ cup raisins
Instructions
- Lightly grease your slow cooker with butter or cooking spray.
- Add the uncooked rice evenly to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour this creamy mixture over the raw rice.
- Add butter and raisins (if using).
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once the rice is tender and the pudding is thick and creamy, turn off the slow cooker.
- Let it rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
Tips
- Stir once every hour for extra creaminess.
- For a richer flavor, replace 1 cup of milk with evaporated milk.
- Add nutmeg for a festive winter touch.
- If the pudding thickens too much, stir in a splash of warm milk before serving.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently.