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Instant Pot Rice Pudding Recipe

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This Instant Pot Rice Pudding recipe is a creamy, comforting dessert made with simple ingredients like whole milk, rice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweetened condensed milk. Using the Instant Pot ensures perfectly cooked, tender rice pudding in a fraction of the time compared to traditional stovetop methods. Infused with warm spices and a hint of vanilla, this easy-to-make pudding is ready to serve after a few quick steps and is perfect for a satisfying dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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Dairy and Liquids

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1¼ cups water
  • 1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Rice and Spices

  • 1 cup long-grained rice (Basmati or short grain white rice will also work)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse the Rice: Rinse the rice thoroughly in a fine mesh colander under running water until the water runs clear, then let it drain well to remove excess starch and prevent clumping.
  2. Add Ingredients to the Instant Pot: Pour the whole milk, water, pinch of salt, cinnamon, and freshly grated nutmeg into the Instant Pot. Stir gently to combine these ingredients.
  3. Add the Rice: Add the rinsed and drained rice to the Instant Pot and stir everything together to evenly distribute the rice in the liquid mixture.
  4. Pressure Cook: Seal the lid of the Instant Pot and close the vent. Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 10 minutes to cook the rice into a creamy pudding.
  5. Natural Pressure Release: After cooking, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes. This helps the rice finish cooking gently and absorbs the flavors.
  6. Quick Release Remaining Pressure: After 10 minutes of natural release, carefully open the vent to release any remaining pressure, then open the lid once it is safe to do so.
  7. Add Sweetened Condensed Milk and Vanilla: Stir in half of the sweetened condensed milk into the hot rice pudding, taste, and add more if desired. Then add the vanilla extract and stir well until the pudding is creamy and fully combined.
  8. Serve: Spoon the rice pudding into serving dishes and enjoy warm or chilled as a delicious comforting dessert.

Notes

  • You can use either Basmati, long-grain, or short-grain white rice depending on your texture preference.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk and sweetened condensed milk with coconut milk and coconut condensed milk alternatives.
  • If you like your rice pudding sweeter, gradually add more sweetened condensed milk after tasting.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated with a splash of milk to loosen the consistency.
  • Adding nuts or raisins after cooking makes a delightful variation.

Keywords: Instant Pot rice pudding, creamy rice pudding, easy dessert, pressure cooker pudding, cinnamon rice pudding

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