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Instant Pot Rice Pudding

Last updated January 17, 2022. Originally posted January 17, 2022 By Jyothi Rajesh 17 Comments

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Instant pot rice pudding is rich, creamy, hearty comfort food. This wholesome dish can be eaten hot or cold for breakfast, as dessert or even for a snack. It’s packed full of flavors, filling & addictive, bet you won’t stop at one serving!

instant pot rice pudding served in ceramic bowl with raisins on top

If you are looking for simple and easy rice pudding recipe, cook it in instant pot. Simply dump all ingredients, set the timer on the pot, that’s it. Rice pudding is ready.

Making rice pudding in a pressure cooker is not just quick and convenient, we’re talking about the best rice pudding that is cooked perfectly. No need to stand next to the pot to stir rice constantly. No more sticky rice. Perfectly cooked, creamed, rice pudding ready in 20 minutes.

For gluten-free sweet treat, instant pot rice pudding is great. It’s comforting, delicious and tasty sweet treat for sweet tooth cravings.

Rice pudding recipe varies widely across the world. Every country, every region has their own version. But what remains the same is that most of the rice pudding recipe uses rice, milk and sugar as their common base ingredients.

What is rice pudding

Rice simmered in milk, sugar and other ingredients to form thick, creamy, sweetened, heartwarming dessert.

Classic old-fashioned rice pudding Vs my version of instant pot rice pudding recipe-

Old-fashioned way of cooking rice pudding includes eggs. I find eggs in my rice pudding weird to taste. That’s personal preference.

My version of instant pot rice pudding does not include eggs. But if you love eggs in your pudding, please go ahead and add it.

Classic way to make rice pudding is by using leftover cooked rice. You can cook anything and everything fast and conveniently in instant pot, this recipe uses raw uncooked rice. Dump all ingredients into the pot and cook it.

instant pot rice pudding in instant pot

Ingredients for instant pot rice pudding

All you need is very few basic pantry ingredients.

  • Short grain rice – risotto rice or any short grain rice
  • Full cream milk – to get creamier pudding, use full cream milk.
  • Sugar – make it as much sweeter as you want.
  • Cinnamon powder – for warm flavors
  • Nutmeg powder – makes rice pudding warm, perfect for winters.
  • Pinch of salt – always a pinch of salt to any sweet dish, enhances the taste of that dish.
  • Raisins – gives added texture and sweetness to pudding
  • Vanilla extract – flavors enhancer.

How to make instant pot rice pudding

Instant pot rice pudding gives you creamy, rich sweet that can be served as dessert or breakfast too. Top it with fresh fruits you have decadent breakfast that’s so warm and filling.

Into the pot add all the ingredients – uncooked raw rice, sugar, milk, pinch of salt, cinnamon powder, vanilla extract, raisins.

Stir well to ensure no lumps of cinnamon powder it left in instant pot.

Cover and cook in porridge setting on the pot.

Porridge setting indicates 20 minutes cooking time; please consider the extra time instant pot takes to build up pressure. Total cooking time for rice pudding would be more than 20 minutes.

Once cooking time is complete, allow the pot to release all it’s pressure naturally. This will take a couple of minutes. It took 13 minutes for NPR (natural pressure release). If you are in a hurry, let pot do NPR for 7  minutes and then release pressure by turning pressure knob to venting position.

instant pot rice pudding in instant pot

Open pot and add in chunk of unsalted butter. Stir well.

Serving in bowls or glasses garnished with pinch of cinnamon powder and raisins fried in little butter.

If serving for breakfast, serve with fresh berries or fruits on top.

It’s tastes great when served hot or cold.

Can I make rice pudding with pre-cooked rice

Yes of course you can.

Heat up milk sugar in a saucepan. Add cooked rice and keep stirring constantly until everything comes together.

Stir in spices. Serve warm.

If you like to add eggs, whisk eggs. Stir in hot rice milk sugar mix in eggs, Beat well. Pour it back into sauce pan and cook until bubbly.

instant pot rice pudding served in ceramic bowl with raisins on top

Can I freeze it

Yes you can. Freeze in air tight containers for about 3 months. It stays good for 4 days refrigerated.

Defrost frozen rice pudding in refrigerator overnight, and warm it on stove top with ¼ to ½ cup milk if needed.

Recipe tips

  1. Rice – I find short grain rice gives better texture and taste to rice pudding than long grain rice. Risotto rice or sushi short grain rice is great. If you don’t have access to both the recommended rice, use any other short grain rice.
  2. Liquids – For creamier instant pot rice pudding, use full cream milk only. Use 2:1 milk water ratio. For every 1 cup short grain rice, use 2 cups full cream milk, and 1 cup water or ever lesser. Note, you might have to add extra liquids later on. Rice pudding thickens as it cools down. If it turns too thick, make it creamier with warm milk.
  3. For vegan option use full cream coconut milk.
  4. Sweetener – Some instant pot rice pudding recipes call for condensed milk. You can add condensed milk If you like. But I prefer sugar over condensed milk. Instant pot rice pudding made with sugar is better tasting according to me. Amount of sugar you want to use depends completely on you. If you like more sweet, add more sugar.
  5. Spices – Rice pudding mandatory should have spices to it. Added spices makes pudding extra delicious. Cinnamon and nutmeg powder are best recommended spices to make best instant pot rice pudding.
  6. Extras – I always add a pinch of salt to any sweet pudding recipes. Salt elevates the taste of pudding.
  7. Vanilla extract adds more flavor to pudding.
  8. Serving – Instant pot rice pudding tastes great served warm as soon as it’s cooked. It also tastes amazing refrigerated overnight and served cold. To serve it as breakfast, top it with fresh berries or fruits. To serve it sensational dessert, top it with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
instant pot rice pudding served in ceramic bowl with raisins on top

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📋Instant Pot Rice Pudding

Jyothi Rajesh
Instant pot rice pudding is a rich, creamy, heartwarming comfort food. This wholesome dessert can be eaten hot or cold.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 457

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup short grain rice
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 cups full cream milk
  • ½ cup water
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 1 ½ tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

For Garnish –

  • Fried raisins
  • Cinnamon powder
  • Fresh berries
  • Star anise
  • Cinnamon stick

Instructions
 

  • Into the pot add all the ingredients – uncooked raw rice, sugar, milk, pinch of salt, cinnamon powder, vanilla extract, raisins.
  • Stir well to ensure no lumps of cinnamon powder it left in instant pot.
  • Cover and cook in porridge setting on the pot.
  • Porridge setting indicates 20 minutes cooking time.
  • Note -consider the extra time instant pot takes to build up pressure. Total cooking time for rice pudding would be more than 20 minutes.
  • Once cooking time is complete, allow the pot to release all it’s pressure naturally. This will take a couple of minutes. It took 13 minutes for NPR (natural pressure release).
  • Note – If you are in a hurry, let pot do NPR for 7  minutes and then release pressure by turning pressure knob to venting position.
  • Open pot and add in chunk of unsalted butter. Stir well.
  • Serving in bowls or glasses garnished with pinch of cinnamon powder and raisins fried in little butter.
  • If serving for breakfast, serve with fresh berries or fruits on top.
  • It’s tastes great when served hot or cold.

Video

Notes

  1. Rice – I find short grain rice gives better texture and taste to rice pudding than long grain rice. Risotto rice or sushi short grain rice is great. If you don’t have access to both the recommended rice, use any other short grain rice.
  2. Liquids – For creamier instant pot rice pudding, use full cream milk only. Use 2:1 milk water ratio. For every 1 cup short grain rice, use 2 cups full cream milk, and 1 cup water or ever lesser. Note, you might have to add extra liquids later on. Rice pudding thickens as it cools down. If it turns too thick, make it creamier with warm milk.
  3. For vegan option use full cream coconut milk.
  4. Sweetener – Some instant pot rice pudding recipes call for condensed milk. You can add condensed milk If you like. But I prefer sugar over condensed milk. Instant pot rice pudding made with sugar is better tasting according to me. Amount of sugar you want to use depends completely on you. If you like more sweet, add more sugar.
  5. Spices – Rice pudding mandatory should have spices to it. Added spices makes pudding extra delicious. Cinnamon and nutmeg powder are best recommended spices to make best instant pot rice pudding.
  6. Extras – I always add a pinch of salt to any sweet pudding recipes. Salt elevates the taste of pudding.
  7. Vanilla extract adds more flavor to pudding.
  8. Serving – Instant pot rice pudding tastes great served warm as soon as it’s cooked. It also tastes amazing refrigerated overnight and served cold. To serve it as breakfast, top it with fresh berries or fruits. To serve it sensational dessert, top it with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
 
Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 84mgPotassium: 361mgFiber: 2gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 429IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 219mgIron: 2mg
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  1. April says

    February 25, 2019 at 5:15 am

    5 stars
    I can declare I won’t stop at one serving. Even two won’t be enough. This pudding is so good I would love to recreate and share it with my friends at the next party. Delicious!

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      February 25, 2019 at 8:15 am

      Thank you April

      Reply
  2. Natalie says

    February 24, 2019 at 7:50 pm

    5 stars
    Oh I love rice pudding, but I haven’t made one in long time. Thanks for reminding me of this delicious treat. I’m going to make this for my family this weekend. My kiddo loves rice pudding so much.

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      February 25, 2019 at 8:14 am

      Thank you Natalie

      Reply
  3. Catalina says

    February 24, 2019 at 4:04 am

    5 stars
    I am mouth watering over this rice pudding. I love it so much. I make it simple, but I should try your recipe. It sounds crazy good! Yummy!

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      February 24, 2019 at 10:05 am

      Thank you Catalina

      Reply
  4. Jenni LeBaron says

    February 23, 2019 at 12:24 am

    5 stars
    I know this is crazy, but I’ve never actually made rice pudding before. I love all things warm and hearty so this is right up my alley! I would eat this for breakfast any day with a bit of extra honey and raisins.

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      February 23, 2019 at 8:27 am

      You would love this pudding if you like warm and hearty things. Do give it a try Jenni

      Reply
  5. Debbie W says

    February 22, 2019 at 11:55 pm

    My PC does not have a Porridge setting. But I do have a choice of Low Normal or High pressure. Should I use maybe a low pressure setting?

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      February 23, 2019 at 12:00 am

      Yes you should be able to use the low setting

      Reply
  6. Claudia Lamascolo says

    February 22, 2019 at 9:31 pm

    5 stars
    this looks fabulous. I just got my instant pot and never thought to make rice pudding I absolutely love rice pudding.

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      February 22, 2019 at 10:32 pm

      Thank you Claudia, you need to try it if you love rice pudding

      Reply

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