Cherry Rice Pudding in a Slow Cooker
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Cherry Rice Pudding, effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker. This easy dessert combines tender, slow-cooked white rice with luscious whole milk, sweet cherries, and aromatic vanilla and cinnamon for a richly flavorful treat. Perfect for those who love a make-ahead option, this recipe requires minimal prep and allows the slow cooker to work its magic, delivering a velvety, custard-like consistency. Fresh or frozen cherries add a pop of tangy sweetness, while optional drizzles of heavy cream and a sprinkle of chopped almonds elevate each serving to gourmet status. Whether you're craving a warm, nostalgic dessert or a unique twist on traditional rice pudding, this slow-cooked delight is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup White rice (medium or short grain)
- 4 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 cups Cherries (pitted and halved, fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream (optional, for serving)
- 0.25 cup Chopped almonds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and prevents the pudding from becoming too sticky.
In a slow cooker, combine the rinsed rice, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Add the cherries (pitted and halved) and the tablespoon of unsalted butter. Gently fold the cherries into the mixture to evenly distribute.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to ‘Low’ heat. Cook for 3 to 3.5 hours, stirring every hour to ensure the rice does not stick to the bottom and the ingredients are well combined.
After 3 hours, check the rice pudding for texture. The rice should be tender, and the mixture should be creamy. If it seems too thick, you can stir in a splash of milk to loosen it.
Once the pudding is done cooking, turn off the slow cooker and let it sit for about 10 minutes to cool slightly.
Serve warm in bowls. For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle with heavy cream and garnish with chopped almonds, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2079 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.8 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.0 g | 270% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 282 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 1005 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.8 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 181.2 g | ||
| Protein | 48.3 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.7 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 1421 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 2297 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
