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    Published: Jan 15, 2019 · Modified: Jan 5, 2020 by Denise Browning · "This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission." · 14 Comments

    Easy Slow Cooker Rice Pudding (Brazilian-Style)

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    Slow Cooker Rice Pudding is the easy, hassle-free version of a Brazilian classic, making the perfect gluten-free, eggless dessert for any time of year. Serve it either chilled or warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon. So good!

    a bowl of rice pudding made in the slow cooker

    Here is a long-time favorite made in the slow cooker: rice pudding -- Brazilian-Style!

    Every country in the world seems to have its own version. 

    This Brazilian rice pudding (known as arroz doce in Brazil) is made from rice, milk, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, heavy cream, and a lot of cinnamon.

    Brazilians love it plenty sweet, so raisins are sometimes added too.

    The differences are basically two: 

    1. We used the slow cooker this time, sparing our hands of all the stirring and, as a result, saving us time.
    2. A short grain rice, arborio (which is the same type used in making risotto), replaces the usual long grain parboiled rice. 

    In this instance arborio, being a starchier rice, absorbs much of the added liquids and flavors, making the rice pudding creamier and tastier.

    slow cooker rice pudding served in a bowl and being eaten with a spoon

    It also shaves off 60-90 minutes from the cooking process. In other words, it takes 2 hours to cook arborio rice and 3 to 3 ½ hours to fully cook a long grain parboiled rice.

    The result is a super creamy (even without eggs), sweet treat that is able to warm and please even the most demanding of palates. Just ask my children! 

    For a version made with eggs and medium-grain rice on the stove top, try our Super Creamy Spiced Rice Pudding. Another real hit!

    This Slow Cooker Rice Pudding is a comforting, gluten-free dessert suitable for any time of the year. 

    How to Make Slow Cooker Rice Pudding (Brazilian-Style)

    First, mix arborio rice, salt, milk, and either water or coconut milk. Add one cinnamon stick if desired.

    ingredients for rice pudding in a slow cooker

    Cook in the slow cooker for about 2 hours or until rice is fully cooked.

    Then, stir in sugars, cinnamon, sweetened condensed milk, warm heavy cream, and vanilla until homogeneous. 

    Cook for an additional 15-30 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick, add raisins if desired, and serve warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

    slow cooker time set for 2 hours and 30 minutes

    Alternatively, let it cool, cover, and refrigerate until chilled. Serve and enjoy topped with a dash of cinnamon. 

    Making Rice Pudding with Precooked Rice

    If the arborio rice is already cooked, the process will be considerably shorter. 

    Basically, place cooked riced into the slow cooker and stir in heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, sugars, vanilla, and cinnamon.

    Cook for about 30-40 minutes or until sauce thickens, yet is still a little bit loose (i.e. still has a little fluidity). If necessary, add a little bit more heavy cream to loosen. 

    Serve either warm or chilled. 

    Just make sure heavy cream is the same temperature as the rice. If cooked rice is cold, heavy cream has to be cold, and vice-versa. 

    This will help prevent the rice pudding sauce from breaking apart or ending up with a curdled look.

    Well, I hope you that enjoy our crock pot Rice Pudding as much as my family and I did.  

     

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    a bowl of rice pudding made in the slow cooker
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    Easy Slow Cooker Rice Pudding (Brazilian-Style)

    Slow Cooker Rice Pudding is the easy, hassle-free version of a Brazilian classic, making the perfect gluten-free, eggless dessert for any time of year. Serve it either chilled or warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon. So good!
    Course:Dessert
    Cuisine:Brazilian
    Keywords:Brazilian rice pudding, crock pot rice pudding, rice pudding, slow cooker rice pudding
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 2 hours 20 minutes
    Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories345 kcal
    Author Denise Browning

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup dry arborio rice
    • a pinch of salt
    • 2 cups water or canned coconut milk
    • 2 cups whole milk
    • 1 cinnamon stick optional
    • 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
    • ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon (more for sprinkling)
    • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
    • ½ cup warmed hot heavy cream
    • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
    • raisins (2-4 tbsp) optional

    Instructions

    • First, mix arborio rice, salt, milk, and either water or coconut milk. Add one cinnamon stick if desired. Cook in the slow cooker on high for about 2 hours or until rice is fully cooked.
    • Then, stir in sugars, cinnamon, sweetened condensed milk, warmed heavy cream, and vanilla until obtaining a homogeneous mixture. 
    • Cook for an additional 15-30 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick, add raisins if desired, and serve warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon. I prefer mine without raisins; otherwise it adds extra sweetness.   
    • Alternatively, let it cool, cover, and refrigerate until chilled. Serve and enjoy topped with a dash of cinnamon. 

    Recipe Notes

    • Love rice pudding? Try our Super Creamy Spiced Rice Pudding. 
    • If the arborio rice is already cooked, the process will be considerably shorter. Basically, place cooked rice in the slow cooker and stir in heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, sugars, vanilla, and cinnamon. Skip milk and coconut milk. Then, cook for about 30-40 minutes or until sauce thickens, yet is still a little bit loose (i.e. has a little bit of fluidity). If necessary, add a little bit more heavy cream to loosen.  Serve either warm or chilled. 
    • Just make sure heavy cream is the same temperature as the rice. If cooked rice is cold, heavy cream has to be cold, and vice-versa. This will prevent the rice pudding sauce from breaking apart or ending up curdled.   

    Nutrition

    Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Deb|EastofEdenCooking says

      January 15, 2019 at 7:20 pm

      What a heavenly recipe. Using coconut milk adds so much rich flavor to this slow cooker recipe.

      Reply
    2. John / Kitchen Riffs says

      January 16, 2019 at 10:37 am

      5 stars
      Rich, creamy, delish -- what's not to like? Terrific looking dish -- thanks.

      Reply
    3. WB says

      January 24, 2019 at 5:21 pm

      5 stars
      The rice pudding turned out great and was so easy to make. Super creamy and delicious. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    4. Iza says

      November 02, 2019 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Denise. I was craving rice pudding recently but didn't want to spend a lot of time stirring the pudding on the stovetop. I found your slow cooker recipe and was creamy and delicious.

      Reply
    5. Heidi says

      December 05, 2019 at 10:39 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this and it is so good!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 08, 2019 at 3:22 pm

        I am so glad to hear.

        Reply
    6. Elysia says

      December 29, 2019 at 9:02 pm

      5 stars
      Hey Denise! Made this and it was very delicious. I did not see if you wrote to put the slow cooker on high or low. I did it on high. I want to make this again for new years eve. Which would you recommend? High or low?

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        January 05, 2020 at 4:53 pm

        Thank you for letting me know, Elysia! I have just updated the recipe to add to cook the rice pudding on high in the slow cooker. I didn't make this on low because it would take 6-8 hours to make this rice pudding plus the additional time when adding the second part of the ingreidients. I am so glad you tried this recipe and gave me your feedback.

        Reply
    7. Becca Rehme says

      May 02, 2020 at 5:22 pm

      Hello! Oi!

      How much cooked rice do you add? I'm not sure what 3/4 cup uncooked would translate to in cooked!

      Muito obrigada!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        May 03, 2020 at 3:19 pm

        Oi Becca! You may use cooked rice to make this rice pudding, but please be aware that if you are making this recipe in the slow cooker your pudding will be mushy. If I was you, I would better adapt this recipe for the stovetop, cooking over medium to medium-low heat stirring constantly until pudding is thickened and creamy. Since you will be making with cooked rice, the rice will absorb less liquids so you may need to reduce the amount of coconut milk and other liquids. Know that 3/4 cup of dry arborio rice yields 2 1/4 cups of cooked rice (this means, any amount that you use of dry rice will yield 3 times more cooked rice). Um abraco!

        Reply
    8. ABBY Torres Soto says

      December 16, 2020 at 2:07 pm

      Would the Brazilian rice pudding work if made in a crock pot?

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 16, 2020 at 8:10 pm

        Hi Abby! Slow cooker and crockpot are synonyms for the same kitchen gadget. It is the same thing!

        Reply
    9. Bonnie says

      September 20, 2022 at 2:06 pm

      5 stars
      Made it ! Loved the flavor ! Just subbed sour cream for heavy cream ( it is what I had on hand) used coconut milk instead of water)loved by some who normally don’t like rice pudding.

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        September 22, 2022 at 10:38 pm

        Hi Bonnie! I am so happy you made our slow cooker rice pudding and enjoyed it!

        Reply

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