Here’s a cozy, creamy Slow Cooker Rice Pudding recipe—perfect for a hands-off dessert that fills your kitchen with warmth.
🍚 Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (long-grain or medium-grain)
- 4 cups whole milk (or a mix of milk + cream for richness)
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- ½ cup raisins or sultanas (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter
🔥 Instructions
1. Combine ingredients
- In a slow cooker, mix rice, milk, sugar, salt, and spices
- Stir to combine
2. Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking
3. Add extras
- About 30 minutes before done, stir in butter, vanilla, and raisins
- Cook until pudding is thick and creamy
4. Finish
- Taste and adjust sweetness
- Serve warm, sprinkled with extra cinnamon, nutmeg, or a drizzle of cream
🍽️ Serving Tips
- Serve warm in bowls for a cozy dessert
- Chill for a few hours—rice pudding firms up nicely
- Top with fresh fruit, caramel, or toasted nuts
🔥 Pro Tips
- Use whole milk for creamier texture; a splash of cream makes it richer
- Stir occasionally to prevent rice from sticking to the slow cooker
- For extra flavor, try adding a cinnamon stick while cooking and remove before serving
🌾 Variations
- Chocolate rice pudding: Stir in ¼ cup cocoa powder with the milk
- Coconut rice pudding: Replace 1 cup milk with coconut milk
- Spiced version: Add cardamom, cloves, or ginger
If you want, I can make a step-by-step slow cooker schedule so it’s perfectly timed for breakfast or dessert serving.
