Instant Pot Rice Pudding

Instant Pot Rice Pudding is one of the easiest ways to make rice pudding. This easy rice pudding is loaded with plump raisins, rich cinnamon, and creamy as can be. Give this easy Instant Pot rice pudding recipe a try for a snack or breakfast.

This creamy rice pudding is a classic rice pudding recipe. It is one of our favorite Instant Pot recipes we have made thus far. You might also call this an arroz con leche pudding. Either way give this easy dessert a try.

Our dad always made rice pudding growing up, it was something we looked forward to. We also ate a lot of rice and raisins for breakfast, which was always a treat.

If you are wondering how to make rice pudding, we have a easy Instant Pot recipe below!

Why You Will Enjoy Instant Pot Rice Pudding…

• Easy
• Best Flavor
• Texture
• Comfort Food Recipe
• Creamy Pudding
• Warm cinnamon spice
• Stores well
• Great dessert idea
• Affordable
• Thickens as it cools

Top your rice pudding with whipped cream, lemon zest, orange zest, dried fruit, fresh fruit, a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg, or dive right in with a spoon. This easy recipe takes no time to cook. Sip on our Instant Pot Eggnog next to this rice pudding!

• White Rice
• Water
• Milk
• Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Vanilla
• Raisins
• Cinnamon
• Salt

How to Make

Step 1: You will start by adding your milk, cold water, cinnamon, salt, rinsed rice, and raisins into the Instant Pot. Stir well, and then close the lid.

Step 2: Turn to porridge setting (which is 20 minutes) and let it cook. Once it is done cooking let it naturally release for 10 minutes.

Step 3: Then release the rest of the pressure, and open the lid.

Step 4: Stir in vanilla and condensed milk and serve, or chill for cold rice pudding.

Ways To Serve

• Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg
• Top with whipped cream
• Add in fresh berries on top
• Add a drizzle of caramel or even chocolate sauce
• Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips

Do You Eat Rice Pudding Hot Or Cold

You can eat rice pudding hot or cold. It is all about your personal preference. We love to pair with a cinnamon stick and some whole milk for thinning it out a bit if you don’t want it as thick.

We tend to eat it warm when it is first cooked, and then toss it in the fridge for later. Then when we spoon it out once chilled, we just eat it cold.

Practical notes

What Type Of Rice To Use For Rice Pudding?

White long-grain rice is great for making Instant Pot rice pudding. Rinsing the rice first will help to remove excess starch, and not clump or mush up as it cooks. Alternatives are arborio rice or medium to long grain rice. White rice is easy to cook with in the pressure cooker, and offers a mild flavor so it isn’t overpowering to the rice pudding.

Do You Quick Release Rice Pudding When Pressure Cooking?

Natural release the rice pudding for 10 minutes after the timer goes off. You will see an L010 on our Instant Pot screen. You can then release any pressure left in your pressure cooker. When the pin drops to release the steam and un-lock the lid.

Do we Have To Add Raisins To This Pressure Cooker Rice Pudding?

Rice pudding tastes great with or without raisins. Feel free to leave out raisins if you are not a big fan, or add extra in if you enjoy them. As the raisins cook they will plump up and soak up the flavor as well, which is.

Can we Use Almond Milk In Replace Of Milk In Rice Pudding?

Feel free to use lactose-free milk, almond milk or even coconut milk in replace of the white milk in the recipe. We think any of the substitutes will cook just the same.

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Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

• 1 cup white rice, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon, or 1 teaspoon if you don’t want it too cinnamony
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 14 oz
• 1/2 cup raisins

Equipment

• Plastic Parfait Cups
• Instant Pot
• Silicone Sealing Ring for Instant Pot Accessories

Method

1. You will start by adding your milk, water, cinnamon, salt, rinsed rice, and raisins into the Instant Pot liner. Stir the uncooked rice pudding mixture well, and then close the lid.
2. Make sure your instant pot is turned to the sealing position on the knob.
3. Turn Instant Pot to porridge setting (which is 20 minutes) and let it cook. Once it is done cooking let it naturally release for 10 minutes.
4. Then quick release the rest of the pressure, and open the lid.
5. Stir in vanilla and condensed milk and serve, or chill for cold rice pudding.
6. This rice pudding can be a great dessert or breakfast recipe.

Kitchen notes

You can use aribo rice in replace of plain white rice. The raisins can be left out of the recipe. Use less or more cinnamon to flavor to your preference. If it becomes too thick once cooled, add a little milk and stir, this will thin it up again.