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Effortless Entertaining: A Slow Cooker Rice Pudding Recipe

When it comes to hosting dinner parties, the last thing you want to worry about is slaving away in the kitchen. That’s why this slow cooker rice pudding recipe is a game-changer. With minimal prep time and zero fuss, you can serve up a comforting, creamy dessert that’s sure to impress your guests.

The Perfect Solution for Busy Hosts

This recipe is designed to take the pressure off, allowing you to focus on enjoying the company of your friends and family. Simply stir together rice, milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a slow cooker coated with butter, and let the magic happen. As you’re busy cooking, eating, and cleaning up, the pudding will be quietly cooking away, ready to be devoured by the time dessert rolls around.

Adding a Touch of Sophistication

To give your pudding an extra boost of flavor, stir in some brown sugar, raisins, vanilla, and cinnamon just before serving. And for a grown-up twist, soak the raisins in warm rum for 30 minutes beforehand – a delightful surprise for your adult guests.

Tips and Tricks

One important thing to note: this pudding will thicken significantly as it cools, so don’t worry if it seems a bit runny at first. To reheat, simply add a splash of milk to the desired amount of pudding and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through and creamy.

Recipe Details

Yield: 8-10 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 7 cups whole milk, plus more as needed
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 cup raisins (optional)
• 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Unsalted butter

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Coat the insert of a 3-quart or larger slow cooker with a thin layer of butter.
2. Add 6 cups of the milk, the rice, sugar, and salt, and stir to combine.
3. Cover and cook on high until the rice is cooked through and the pudding is creamy, about 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
4. Stir in the remaining cup of milk, raisins (if using), brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
5. Add additional milk as needed to reach the desired consistency.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!