Indulge in a comforting and classic dessert with this simple recipe for rice cooker rice pudding. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy a creamy and sweet treat that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- Whipped cream and ground cinnamon for garnish
Directions
- Rinse the Arborio rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In the rice cooker, combine the rinsed rice, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and raisins.
- Stir well to mix all the ingredients.
- Close the lid and set the rice cooker to the 'white rice' setting or a similar setting that cooks rice for about 20-25 minutes.
- Once the rice cooker switches to 'keep warm', let the rice pudding sit for an additional 15-20 minutes to allow it to thicken.
- Serve the rice pudding warm or chilled, topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Interesting Facts
Rice pudding is a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed for centuries.
Arborio rice is a short-grain rice that is commonly used in risotto and rice pudding due to its creamy texture when cooked.