Slow cooker rice pudding which is so easy to make! I wanted to show what I think is the best best rice pudding recipe, especially if you are using a slow cooker. This wonderful creamy slow cooker rice pudding recipe can also be adapted to have things in like raisins or you could even try substituting dairy milk for coconut or almond milk.
Slow cooked rice is just truly delicious and super cost effective. If you are looking for a recipe for slow cooker rice pudding, then please give this rice pudding recipe a go. When you have tried this slow cook rice pudding recipe, you will definitely say that I love rice pudding!
I have started to use my slow cooker a lot more just recently, and this is not just for stews and curries, but for desserts such as rice pudding. Many of us will enjoy this on its own, with strawberry jam, cinnamon or with a fruit compote. When in Greece, I have often found that this is served for breakfast, sometimes warm but sometimes cold. Cooking time does vary depending on your slow cooker, so just keep an eye on it and stir every now and again.
Making my own slow cooker rice pudding is as I have mentioned, great for cost as well. A can of quality rice pudding is getting quite expensive. The tin only usually feeds two at a push as well, so if you have a family of four, then this recipe not only works out nicer because it is home made, but cheaper too.
I have not tested with using other types of milk like coconut or almond milk myself yet. It will be interesting to know if they work well too. With people having different allergies, the range of alternatives available on the market is getting better. Please let me know in your comments if you have used a different type of milk other than dairy. Your feedback is always appreciated.
So get dusting off those slow cookers. They are versatile pieces of kit and an under utilised kitchen gadget. I think when you realise their full potential you will enjoy using them more.
If you do not have a slow cooker but would like to get one, the model I use is in the affiliate link below. I have also placed in the affiliate section the pudding rice I use as well. With this recipe you will get a good 4 recipes from this one bag of pudding rice.
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Slow Cooker Rice Pudding
- Total Time: 3 Hours 5 Minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Slow cooker rice pudding which is so easy to make! I wanted to show what I think is the best best rice pudding recipe, especially if you are using a slow cooker. This wonderful creamy slow cooker rice pudding recipe can also be adapted to have things in like raisins or you could even try substituting dairy milk for coconut or almond milk.
Ingredients
110g pudding rice
25g granulated sugar
25g butter and a little extra for greasing
1.2 litres whole milk
Grated nutmeg
Optional – Single cream, jam, fruit, cinnamon etc
Grease the bowl of the slow cooker with a little butter.
Instructions
Add the milk, sugar, butter, nutmeg and rice. Stir and then place the lid on. Turn the slow cooker on medium-high and cook for 3 hours, or until the rice is tender. Every now and again stir the mixture. I stir mine every hour just like in the video. Do eat as soon as cooked, or the rice will continue cooking and can go thicker and slightly mushy.
If the mixture feels too thick, you can add a little warm milk to loosen it up a bit. I find different makes of rice can alter the cooking timing slightly.
Once cooked, you can add a splash of single cream ( I think it is creamy enough as it is) and a teaspoon or two of strawberry jam or other items.
Notes
It is always best to add any cream after the slow cooker time, as it can occasionally go a little split if cooking for hours.
It usually takes around 3 hours to cook. You can always try a small spoonful after 3 hours to see if the rice is cooked and tender.
Depending on the heat, model and make of your slow cooker the cooking time can vary.
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 3 Hours
- Category: Puddings
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Desserts
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4th Of Recipe
- Calories: 301
- Sugar: 26.1g
- Sodium: 163mg
- Fat: 16.4g
- Saturated Fat: 9.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28.2g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 10.7g
- Cholesterol: 46.6mg
Why is rice pudding healthy?
As you can see from the nutrition factsheet, this rice pudding recipe has approx 38% of your calcium requirements, and provided you don’t put any additional extras in, it is 301 calories for a decent sized bowl. Many puddings can run into 600 calories and more, so this makes it a great alternative.
Can you put double cream in a slow cooker?
It depends a lot on the recipe, but I find it is best to add any cream at the end of the cooking time. That way, it will not split. I also add the cream to cool the rice pudding down, because it does come out of the slow cooker piping hot.
Is risotto rice the same as pudding rice?
It is very similar as it is a short grain rice. However pudding rice just makes it taste that bit better in a rice pudding recipe. Some say that pudding rice is also similar to Arborio rice too.
How old is the recipe for rice pudding?
As far as the English go, rice pudding has been about apparently since Tudor times. Back in Tudor times, it was referred to as “whitepot.”
