Crock Pot Rice Pudding with Cherries and Almonds
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Crock Pot Rice Pudding with Cherries and Almonds, a delightful twist on a classic dessert that's effortlessly made in your slow cooker. This recipe combines tender long-grain white rice with a rich base of whole milk and heavy cream, sweetened with granulated sugar and infused with vanilla and cinnamon for a warm, inviting flavor. Juicy dried cherries and crunchy slivered almonds add a delightful contrast in texture and a touch of elegance to every bite. Perfectly cooked over low heat for hours, this hands-off dish is ideal for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it warm for a soothing treat or chilled for a refreshing dessert—either way, it’s guaranteed to become a go-to favorite. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this crock pot rice pudding is bound to satisfy your cravings for a comforting yet sophisticated sweet treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.75 cup dried cherries
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch for a smoother pudding.
In a crock pot, add the rinsed rice, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 3 to 3.5 hours. Stir the pudding every 45-60 minutes to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom or clumping.
30 minutes before the end of cooking time, add the dried cherries and stir them into the pudding.
Once the pudding has thickened and the rice is fully cooked, turn off the crock pot.
Stir in the slivered almonds, reserving some for garnish if desired.
Serve warm or chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon and additional cherries or almonds, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2764 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 169.2 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.7 g | 414% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 419 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 1047 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 247.6 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 179.2 g | ||
| Protein | 51.9 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.7 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 1422 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2123 mg | 45% | |
*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.
