Name: Warm & Cozy Slow Cooker Rice Pudding with Raisins
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American Classic
Ingredients: ¼ tsp ground nutmeg; ¼ tsp salt; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 1 cup heavy cream (or more milk); 1 cup raisins (golden or regular); 1 cup uncooked Arborio or medium-grain rice; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 large eggs; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 4 cups whole milk; Extra cinnamon and whipped cream for serving

Creamy, cinnamon-scented rice pudding studded with plump raisins, gently cooked until velvety smooth. This classic comfort dessert fills your home with the sweetest aroma and tastes like a hug in a bowl.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Slow Cooker Rice Pudding is pure nostalgic magic: the crockpot turns simple ingredients into the creamiest, dreamiest dessert with almost zero effort. The long, gentle cooking makes every grain of rice perfectly tender while the milk, sugar, and vanilla meld into silky custard—no stirring, no scorching, no babysitting the stove. It’s budget-friendly, naturally gluten-free, and universally loved by kids and grandparents alike. Serve warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon or chilled the next day—leftovers are even better. One spoonful and you’ll be transported straight back to childhood.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Use medium or short-grain rice (Arborio is perfect) for creamiest texture.
Spray the crockpot generously—prevents sticking.
Stir once halfway only if you’re home (totally optional).
Add raisins at the start—they plump beautifully.
Finish with extra milk or cream last 30 minutes if it gets too thick.
Cook on low only—high heat can curdle the milk.
Let rest 15 minutes uncovered—it sets perfectly.

Yield: 8 Servings

Warm & Cozy Slow Cooker Rice Pudding with Raisins

The creamiest, dreamiest rice pudding with plump raisins—pure comfort from your crockpot!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 3 hours

Additional Time 15 minutes

Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 cup heavy cream (or more milk)
1 cup raisins (golden or regular)
1 cup uncooked Arborio or medium-grain rice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups whole milk
Extra cinnamon and whipped cream for serving

Instructions

Spray generously: Coat your slow cooker with nonstick spray—trust me on this!
Dump the base: Add rice, milk, cream, sugar, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Whisk it smooth: Give everything a good stir so sugar dissolves.
Set it super low: Cook on LOW for 3–4 hours—your house will smell like heaven.
Check at 3 hours: Rice should be tender and pudding thick but still loose.
Temper the eggs: Whisk eggs in a bowl, slowly add 1 cup hot pudding while whisking.
Make it custardy: Stir tempered eggs + vanilla back into the crockpot.
Final creaminess: If too thick, add ½ cup warm milk—adjust to your perfect texture.
Rest uncovered: Turn off heat, let sit 15 minutes—it sets beautifully.
Serve with love: Spoon into bowls, dust with cinnamon, add whipped cream, and dig in warm!

Notes

Low heat is non-negotiable—high will curdle the milk.
Pudding thickens a lot as it cools—err on the slightly looser side.
Leftovers make the best breakfast with a splash of cold milk.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 423Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 9gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 91mgSodium 165mgCarbohydrates 65gFiber 2gSugar 43gProtein 9g

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