how to make rice pudding in a slow cooker

To make rice pudding in a slow cooker, the basic steps are as follows:

1. Grease the slow cooker insert with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
2. Add rice (typically pudding rice or long grain rice), milk (whole milk or evaporated milk), sugar, and butter into the slow cooker.
3. Optionally, add flavorings like grated nutmeg, cinnamon, or vanilla extract.
4. Stir the ingredients to combine.
5. Cover and cook on medium or low heat for about 2-3 hours. Stir occasionally (for example, once after 1 hour and again after 2 hours).
6. The pudding is ready when the rice is tender and the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency.
7. Serve warm, optionally topped with fruit, cream, cinnamon, or extra sugar.

One example recipe includes: 110g pudding rice, 1.2 liters whole milk, 25g sugar, 25g butter, and grated nutmeg. Cook on medium heat in a greased slow cooker, stirring at intervals, for about 3 hours. Do not overcook to avoid mushiness.

Another recipe suggests pre-cooking rice with water for 20-25 minutes until tender, then adding evaporated milk, melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla to the slow cooker and cooking on low for 2.5 hours, stirring once.

These slow cooker methods make the rice pudding creamy and easy without constant stove monitoring.