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    Published on Jan 30, 2017. Modified on Jan 30, 2023 by bakingqueen74. This post may contain affiliate links. 14 Comments

    Creamy Slow Cooker Rice Pudding

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    Slow cooker rice pudding is the perfect winter dessert, rich and creamy with a sweet drizzle over the top you won’t be able to get enough of this childhood favourite!

    Rice pudding in a serving bowl on blue toned background with hessian.

    Hasn’t it been cold recently?! When it is chilly I think we all want to enjoy a hot pudding now and again, and we also crave comforting food from our childhood. Well that is certainly true for me anyway.

    I remembered a packet of pudding rice I saw at the back of my store cupboard, and thought rice pudding would be just the thing. It can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert so is pretty versatile!

    Rice pudding drizzled with caramel chocolate in a serving bowl with kitchen items in background.

    Making it in the slow cooker instead of in the oven gives me more freedom to attempt to get the house in order while it cooks, and as you know I do like to put the slow cooker to good use at all times. 

    No stirring needed is needed with slow cooker rice pudding unlike when you make it in the traditional way on the hob in a saucepan, when you need to keep an eye on it to avoid burning and boiling over.

    Neither of which happens with a slow cooker rice pudding recipe luckily!  

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    The rice pudding forms that lovely skin as it cooks, which is my favourite bit of rice pudding. You can just stir it occasionally if you don’t want any skin.

    Plus the slow cooker is really easy to clean afterwards so no scrubbing to do.

    Just fill the pot with some freshly boiled water and a little washing up liquid and leave it to soak.

    If you need comfort food then this creamy slow cooker rice pudding is just the dessert for you, rich and creamy and caramel flavoured, and so easy to make.

    Serving bowl with rice pudding and Caramac buttons beside it.

    Ingredients

    Here are the ingredients you will need. Grab the quantities from the recipe card at the bottom of the page!

    Ingredients labelled pudding rice, milk and sugar on wooden table.
    • pudding rice – in the UK we can buy rice labelled pudding rice which is specifically for making rice pudding. If you can’t get this then you should buy short-grain white rice.
    • milk – typically you would use full-fat milk to make your rice pudding extra creamy. I normally have semi-skimmed milk in the fridge and use this, it works just as well with creamy results!
    • sugar – caster or granulated will both work to sweeten.
    • toppings – optional – your preferred toppings and flavourings – vanilla (I prefer to use vanilla bean extract), ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, raisins, Caramac buttons as I have used in the photos, jam…

    Step by step

    Here’s how to make this slow cooker rice pudding step by step. It’s so simple!

    Rice pudding before cooking, in slow cooker pot.

    Measure out pudding rice, milk and sugar. Place them in the slow cooker.

    Cooked rice pudding in slow cooker.

    Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.Add your preferred addition on top and serve!

    Toppings

    The rice pudding itself is creamy and sweet without being oversweet, and I have added some Caramac buttons (caramel white chocolate) on top to add a taste of caramel.

    To serve you can drizzle more melted caramel white chocolate on top if you like.

    If you don’t like Caramac or caramel white chocolate you could omit the drizzle completely or stir through dark, milk or white chocolate chips, cacao nibs, hazelnuts, raisins or sultanas, the options are endless.

    Close up of rice pudding in small bowl with caramel chocolate drizzled over it.

    If you would rather go for the more traditional rice pudding topping, you can use some cinnamon and perhaps a touch of grated nutmeg.

    Or a dollop of strawberry jam to bring back memories of school days!

    Tips

    For an even more indulgent rice pudding why not add some double cream or condensed milk to replace some of the milk (I would swap out 150 ml of milk for cream or condensed milk).

    Cooking time: Cook either on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.

    Troubleshooting: Rice pudding tends to look for a long time like it will never thicken when you make it in a slow cooker.

    Don’t worry, this is normal!

    It normally suddenly thickens before the end of the cooking time.

    If it still looks thin and runny at the end of the cooking time, your slow cooker may be one that runs a little slower than others!

    Cook for another half an hour to an hour and check again. 

    Storage: keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

    Reheating: reheat in the microwave or in a saucepan.

    More to try

    Check out my Slow Cooker Archives for loads more puddings and slow cooker recipes. For more slow cooker baking and dessert recipes check out my guide to baking in a slow cooker too! Subscribe so you don’t miss a recipe.

    Other rice pudding recipes you will love from fellow food blogging friends:

    • Mars Bar slow cooker rice pudding from Maison Cupcake
    • Vegan rice pudding with winter spiced berry compote from Veggie Desserts

    Creamy Slow Cooker Rice Pudding

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    Recipe

    Bowl of rice pudding with spoon on a piece of hessian.

    Creamy Slow Cooker Rice Pudding

    Delicious rich and creamy rice pudding cooked in your slow cooker for the easiest and most delicious dessert for the colder months.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Slow Cooker
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 hours hours
    Total Time: 3 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 153kcal
    Author: Lucy Allen | BakingQueen74

    Ingredients

    • 50 g pudding rice
    • 500 ml milk I used semi-skimmed
    • 25 g caster sugar (superfine sugar)
    • 60 g Caramac buttons
    UK Measurements – US Measurements

    Equipment

    round slow cooker
    round slow cooker

    Instructions 

    • Place the pudding rice, milk and caster sugar in the slow cooker.
      50 g pudding rice, 500 ml milk, 25 g caster sugar (superfine sugar)
    • Put the lid on and cook for approx 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low, until the rice is soft and swollen.
    • Add the Caramac buttons on top and stir through.
      60 g Caramac buttons
    • To serve, if you wish you can melt more Caramac buttons and drizzle over the top. Serve warm.

    Notes

    Toppings:
    If you don’t like caramel white chocolate you could also stir through dark, milk or white chocolate, cacao nibs, hazelnuts, raisins or sultanas, the options are endless.
    If you would rather go for the more traditional rice pudding topping, you can use some cinnamon and perhaps a touch of grated nutmeg. Or a dollop of strawberry jam to bring back memories of school days!
    Tips
    For an even more indulgent rice pudding why not add some double cream or condensed milk to replace some of the milk (I would swap out 150 ml of milk for cream or condensed milk).
    Cooking time: Cook either on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
    Troubleshooting: Rice pudding tends to look for a long time like it will never thicken when you make it in a slow cooker. Don’t worry, this is normal! It normally suddenly thickens before the end of the cooking time.
    If it still looks thin and runny at the end of the cooking time, your slow cooker may be one that runs a little slower than others! Cook for another half an hour to an hour and check again. 
    Storage: keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
    Reheating: reheat in the microwave or in a saucepan.
    Did you try and love this recipe?Then please leave a star rating and comment below to let me know how you got on!

     

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    Comments

    1. Dannii says

      January 30, 2017 at 5:25 pm

      Slow cooking it is the only way I can get rice pudding to come out perfectly. I need to try a caramac in it next time too.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        January 30, 2017 at 9:38 pm

        You really should Dannii thanks 😉

        Reply
    2. Katie Bryson says

      January 30, 2017 at 4:56 pm

      Lord alive this looks AYMAZING!!!!! What a clever idea to put the rice pud in the slow cooker, and a stroke of genius to add the caramac… you’ve just opened my eyes to a whole world of possibilities!!!!!!

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        January 30, 2017 at 9:38 pm

        Thanks Katie it was rather yummy!

        Reply
    3. choclette says

      January 30, 2017 at 4:22 pm

      I bet rice pudding made in the slow cooker is super creamy. Long and slow has to be good. I’d forgotten all about Caramac and didn’t even know they still made it. How delicious.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        January 30, 2017 at 9:37 pm

        I saw these buttons the other day and remembered all about those thin Caramac bars! Definitely only making rice pudding this way from now on.

        Reply
    4. Sammie says

      January 30, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      How I love rice pudding and Caramac. You are a genius for putting these 2 ingredients together. This must be made this week, fortunately I have all the ingredients I need. Brilliant recipe. X

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        January 30, 2017 at 2:01 pm

        Thanks Sammie I will probably make another batch this week too!

        Reply
    5. Kate Veggie Desserts (@veggie_desserts) says

      January 30, 2017 at 1:50 pm

      I forgot about Caramac! I want to make this lovely rice pudding now 🙂 Yum!

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        January 30, 2017 at 2:00 pm

        It is definitely a childhood sweet I think!!

        Reply
    6. Sarah Trivuncic, Maison Cupcake says

      January 30, 2017 at 1:45 pm

      Yum! I used to love Caramac and not had one for ages, I bet they work beautifully here. Thanks for the shout out to my Mars version!

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        January 30, 2017 at 2:00 pm

        You’re very welcome! Love the way you made yours in little pots

        Reply
    7. thecraftylarder says

      January 30, 2017 at 1:37 pm

      Oooh, Caramac! I’ve not had this for a LONG time and now I have a major craving. I bet it’s delicious in rice pudding, a really great idea. Shall have to try it!

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        January 30, 2017 at 1:59 pm

        Excellent Kevin!

        Reply
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