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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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
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch for a smoother pudding.
Step 2
In a crock pot, add the rinsed rice, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Step 3
Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
30 minutes before the end of cooking time, add the dried cherries and stir them into the pudding.
Step 6
Once the pudding has thickened and the rice is fully cooked, turn off the crock pot.
Step 7
Stir in the slivered almonds, reserving some for garnish if desired.
Step 8
Serve warm or chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon and additional cherries or almonds, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1720.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2763.6 |
| Total Fat 169.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 82.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g | |
| Cholesterol 419.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1046.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 247.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 179.2g | |
| Protein 51.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 429.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1422.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2123.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories