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.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:210 mins

Total Time:220 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and prevents the pudding from becoming too sticky.

Step 2

In a slow cooker, combine the rinsed rice, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to combine.

Step 3

Add the cherries (pitted and halved) and the tablespoon of unsalted butter. Gently fold the cherries into the mixture to evenly distribute.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Once the pudding is done cooking, turn off the slow cooker and let it sit for about 10 minutes to cool slightly.

Step 7

Serve warm in bowls. For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle with heavy cream and garnish with chopped almonds, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1671.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2079.4

Total Fat 100.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 281.8mg	0%
Sodium 1005.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 248.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g	0%
Total Sugars 181.2g
Protein 48.3g	0%

Vitamin D 429.4IU	0%
Calcium 1421.4mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 2296.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.3%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 47.5%