This is the Easiest Instant Pot Rice Pudding Recipe! Learn how to make the best Rice Pudding in Instant Pot. A delicious, no fuss recipe!
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There are few things better than a delicious bowl of rice pudding! Easy to make, hearty and delicious - this simple treat is the perfect dessert and comfort food!
Most rice pudding recipes take forever to make on the stove and you have to constantly stir it to avoid it from burning. Cooking rice pudding in the instant pot saves you time and effort!
Enjoy a bowl of warmly spiced instant pot rice pudding, bundled up in your slippers and a cozy sweater. The whole family will enjoy this lovely dessert!
Why You'll Love Rice Pudding in Instant Pot
- Quick & Easy - Pressure cooker desserts make fulfilling that sweet craving quickly!
- Simple ingredients - Don't have time to whip up a whole baked dessert? You'll likely already have these simple ingredients and with a pressure cooker you'll have dessert in no time!
- No Stirring -If you've ever made rice pudding on the stove top you have to stir it constantly. This is hands off!
Rice Pudding (Instant Pot) Ingredients
To make rice pudding in the pressure cooker you'll need:
- Water
- Arborio rice
- White sugar
- Whole milk
- vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon & Ground nutmeg
- salt
- Raisins
How to Make Rice Pudding in Instant Pot
- Add the rice and water to your instant pot. Cover the instant pot and set it to Sealing, High Pressure for 3 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, in a small bowl combine sugar, whole milk, vanilla extract, salt, ground cinnamon and nutmeg. Whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- Let the instant pot naturally release remaining pressure for 12 minutes then open the lid.
- Add the milk mixture to the rice and stir well.
- Set the pot to Sauté for 4 minutes. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to boil. Make sure to keep stirring or it can scorch the bottom of the pot. Let it boil for about 2 minutes while you’re constantly stirring.
- Turn off the pot and fold in the raisins. Serve warm or cold and enjoy!
Storing Instant Pot Rice Pudding
Storing: You can store pressure cooker rice pudding nicely for 3 - 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Freezing: You can freeze pressure cooker rice pudding in the freezer for 3 months in an airtight container. Thaw in the fridge overnight before eating.
Rice Pudding Instant Pot Toppings
- Dried cranberries or apricots
- Chocolate chips
- Candied ginger pieces
- Chopped toasted nuts
- Sliced almonds
- Raspberry sauce
- Sprinkle of cinnamon
Substitutions for Rice Pudding in the Pressure Cooker:
Sugar: We don't recommend substituting white sugar unless you have to, but White sugar can be used interchangeably with brown sugar.
Whole Milk: You can substitute milk with half and half, low fat milk, almond milk, or non dairy milk.
Vanilla Extract: Helps to add flavor, we don't recommend substituting.
Arborio Rice: Other medium-long grain rice that will work nicely for pressure cooker rice pudding include: Carnaroli rice, Paella rice, Basmati rice.
Ground Cinnamon & Nutmeg: Swap out these warm fall spices for some other options. Clove, Allspice, or even Apple Pie spice would still bring out that warm spice flavor you're looking for in this rice pudding.
Raisins: Golden raisins or even dried cranberries can be substituted here.
Rice Pudding Recipe (Instant Pot) Tips
- Rinse your rice - Even though the starch is what makes this rice a pudding, you want to make sure to wash off the excess starch or debris on the raw rice.
- Reheating - Reheat using the microwave or a small saucepan over the stove. Add a splash of milk or water if it’s too thick upon reheating.
Instant Pot Rice Pudding Recipe FAQ
If your rice pudding is mushy, it's likely that your rice have overcooked and absorbed too much water.
Not adding enough water in the Instant Pot will result in rice that is undercooked.
Thankfully rice pudding is a very versitile dessert! Add ingredients to fit the season or even the friends you're serving. Set up toppings like you would an ice cream sundae bar.
Chopped nuts, Whipped cream, Dried fruits, chocolates, syrups, coconut, or cinnamon and nutmeg!
Thicken rice pudding with a mixture of cornstarch and water. Use 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water or extra liquid in the pudding. Stir in a seperate bowl to combine and mix back into the pudding. Following this recipe, the pudding will thicken as it cools.
Which type of rice is best for Rice Pudding?
Arborio Rice is a short-grain rice. You've likely seen this rice featured in the creamy savory dish, risotto.
This rice is perfect due to it's high starch content, and smaller size. An all around perfect rice for that soft creamy texture you love.
Do you use short grain or long grain rice for pudding?
Actually, a medium-grain white rice is perfect for rice pudding. Medium-grain rice has a higher starch content than long-grain rice, resulting in a softer rice when cooked.
Long grain: Long grain rice is still a great option for rice pudding.
Short grain: Short grain rice like Arborio and Carnaroli will create a creamy rice pudding. Rices such as these are also what give risotto it's creaminess.
Is basmati or jasmine rice better for rice pudding?
Both rices will work well for rice pudding, however, both have their own unique properties.
Basmati: Aromatic, long grain rice with a delicate texture. Light and fluffy, resulting in a creamy rice pudding.
Jasmine: Aromatic, long grain rice with a higher starch content than Basmati. Similar in flavor to Basmati but with a nutty taste. Also creates a creamy textured pudding.
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Instant Pot Rice Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cup arborio rice
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup raisins
Instructions
- Add the rice and water to your instant pot. Cover the instant pot and set it to Sealing, High Pressure for 3 minutes. It will take a few minutes to gain pressure before the 3 minutes actually starts.
- While the rice cooks, in a small bowl combine sugar, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- Let the instant pot naturally release pressure for 12 minutes, then manually release the rest of the pressure.
- Add the milk mixture to the rice and stir well.
- Set the pot to Sauté for 4 minutes. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to boil. Make sure to keep stirring or it can scorch the bottom of the pot. Let it boil for about 2 minutes while you’re constantly stirring.
- Turn off the pot and fold in the raisins. Enjoy!
Notes
- Nix the raisins - If you don’t like raisins, you can get rid of them altogether or replace them. Other various dried fruits would taste delicious as well. For example, dried cranberries, banana chips, apple chips, dried apricots, etc. would all be delicious with rice pudding.
Eileen Moran Griggs
Looks delicious! I don’t see meringue powder as an ingredient in the original recipe, when you suggest subscriptions for it?
Liz @ Tasty Treats & Eats
There is no meringue powder in this recipe, we updated it to not include it since most people don't have it! Just follow the recipe as is 🙂
CHRIS
Question about recipe ingredients: The ingredients list does not mention coconut milk or meringue powder, but you refer to them both in your comments regarding variations as if they were both listed as ingredients.
Liz @ Tasty Treats & Eats
There is no meringue powder in this recipe, we updated it to not include it since most people don't have it! Just fixed that. Just follow the recipe as is 🙂