This classic rice pudding recipe is made with a touch of a button. The rice pudding is soft, creamy and sweet with a hint of vanilla and cinnamon.
Well, I’m still getting to know my Instant Pot. I’ve had a few successes and many failures as I’m learning to get the timing right with all the settings. I’ve made mushy fried rice and fall-off-the-bone ribs. My next challenges will be beef stroganoff and cheesecake. My most successful recipe so far is this amazing rice pudding. It’s so much quicker and easier to make in an Instant Pot than on the stovetop. There is no constant stirring and watching for the rice to cook and sauce to thicken. You just set it and forget it.
The ingredients in this recipe are simply milk, rice, sugar, a pinch of salt, some vanilla and coconut milk or cream. Everyday humble ingredients turned into a fabulous classic dessert. Served warm for breakfast or cold for dessert. Anything goes for this easy rice pudding. And who’s to say you can’t have it as a meal? I mean there’s rice in it. It’s also healthy and wholesome.
This easy rice pudding is creamy and has an enjoyable glutinous texture. It has a sweet vanilla taste. If you make it with coconut milk, it gives it a tropical flair and adds more depth in flavor, I highly recommend it. A sprinkle of cinnamon adds a little spice and warmth. So the flavor profile depends on your preference. Feel free to add some raisins if that’s your thing or any kind of dried fruits and nuts you like.
Little Sweet Baker TVInstant Pot Easy Rice Pudding
This classic rice pudding recipe is made with a touch of a button. The rice pudding is soft, creamy and sweet with a hint of vanilla and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6
- Category: dessert, breakfast
- Method: instant pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 cups (750ml) whole milk
- 3/4 cup (140g) long grain rice (I used jasmine rice)
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup (250ml) canned coconut milk or table cream
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- Cinnamon for sprinkling if desired
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a fine mesh colander until the water runs clears.
- Place the rinsed rice, sugar and salt in the Instant Pot. Add the whole milk and stir everything together,
- Lock the lid and select the Porridge setting on High for 15 minutes.
- When the timer beeps, allow the pressure to release slowly for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, press the Cancel button and open vent. When de-pressurized, open lid.
- Gently stir in the coconut milk and vanilla. The pudding will continue to thicken as it cools. Serve warm or cold.
Keywords: rice pudding recipe, creamy rice pudding, easy rice pudding, coconut rice pudding
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To make a dairy free do you think I could replace the whole milk with almond milk? Or should I just increase the coconut milk?
I would substitute the whole milk with almond milk to make it dairy-free. The coconut milk would make it too rich. I hope you enjoy!
I’d give this recipe 10 stars if i could! Made as written and it was absolutely PERFECT! Thank you for the great recipe.
You’re very welcome, Jennifer! Thank you for your rave review:)
Can I use arborio rice? This sounds delicious!
Thx
Yes, you can use arborio rice in this recipe. Please note, arborio rice has a firmer texture, but if that’s what you prefer, feel free to use it. Enjoy and have a lovely day!
So quick to make and delicious to eat!
★★★★★
Will this work with 2% milk? I only have that and not whole milk.
Hi Angelina,
Yes, you can use 2% milk. Feel free to email me back if you have any other questions, and I hope you enjoy the rice pudding!
When you say coconut milk do you mean the kind from a can or the kind in the refrigerated section with the other milk? Also, do you think raisins would be OK to add? If so would that change any other ingredients? Thanks!
Hi Melissa,
I’m referring to canned coconut milk, and yes you can add raisins to this recipe. No need to change any other ingredients, simply stir in the raisins at the end with the vanilla and coconut milk. I hope you enjoy this recipe and please feel free to email me back if you have any other questions:)
I don’t have a porridge setting on my Instant Pot. Do I just use Manual high for 15 minutes? This looks fabulous and I’d like to make some for my Mother’s 75th birthday coming up next week.
Yes, you do exactly that. Enjoy and happy 75th birthday to your mom!
What is “table cream”
Any kind of cream that is between 10-18% fat. It can also be known as coffee cream. I hope that helps, and please feel free to email me back if you have any other questions. Enjoy and have a great weekend!
I need to make this for my kids. Thank you for sharing your delicious rice pudding at Fiesta Friday!
You’re very welcome. Enjoy!
Sounds great but what if you don’t have an Instant pot is there another way to make ???
You can also make it in a pressure cooker with the same method. If you don’t have a pressure cooker either, you can make it over a stovetop on low heat until the rice is done. I hope that helps and feel free to email me back if you have any other questions:)
Sounds and looks gorgeous! Stumbled:)