This Slow Cooker Rice Pudding is the ultimate creamy, comforting dessert made effortlessly in your crockpot. With tender rice, warm vanilla, and a hint of sweetness, it slowly cooks to rich perfection while you relax. Perfect served warm on cozy evenings or chilled for a classic treat, it’s simple, nostalgic, and absolutely irresistible.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ¾ cup uncooked white rice short-grain or medium-grain works best
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon optional
- ½ cup raisins optional
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
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Prepare the Slow Cooker
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Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with butter to prevent sticking.
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Combine Ingredients
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Add the rice, milk, heavy cream, sugar, and salt to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
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Cook
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Cover and cook on HIGH for 2–3 hours
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OR
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Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours
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Stir every 45–60 minutes if possible to prevent the rice from sticking and to help it cook evenly.
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Finish the Pudding
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Once the rice is tender and the mixture is thick and creamy:
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Stir in vanilla extract.
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Add cinnamon and raisins if using.
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If the pudding becomes too thick, stir in a splash of warm milk until you reach your desired consistency.
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Rest Before Serving
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Let the pudding sit uncovered for about 10 minutes. It will thicken slightly as it cools.