Slow Cooker Indian Pudding
Warm, spiced, and irresistibly comforting, Slow Cooker Indian Pudding is a classic New England dessert brought to life with modern convenience. This easy-to-make recipe combines wholesome ingredients like creamy whole milk, hearty cornmeal, and rich molasses, delivering a luscious, slow-cooked pudding with deep caramel-like flavors and a hint of aromatic spices like cinnamon and ginger. Made effortlessly in a slow cooker, this traditional dessert transforms over hours into a velvety treat with an optional burst of plump raisins for added texture. Perfect topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this make-ahead dessert is an ideal choice for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Try this quintessential Americana recipe for a nostalgic taste of comfort food at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Cornmeal
- 0.33 cup Molasses
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
- 1 optional Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
Grease the inside of your slow cooker lightly with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling.
Gradually whisk in the cornmeal and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2-3 minutes, until the mixture begins to thicken slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the molasses, sugar, butter, cinnamon, ginger, and salt until everything is well combined.
Pour the mixture into the greased slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours, stirring occasionally, until the pudding is thick and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and raisins (if using) during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Once cooked, turn off the slow cooker and let the pudding sit for 10-15 minutes to cool slightly and set.
Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.8 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.4 g | 217% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 225 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 1042 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 376.3 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 278.9 g | ||
| Protein | 42.4 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.7 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 1520 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 3834 mg | 82% | |
*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.
