There’s a quiet joy in rice pudding—the kind that fills your kitchen with the scent of cinnamon and warm milk, the kind that tastes like childhood, like slow Sunday afternoons, like someone saying, “I’ve got you.”

This Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Rice Pudding honors that tradition with zero fuss and maximum comfort. No standing over a pot, no constant stirring—just five simple ingredients tucked into your slow cooker, left to simmer into velvety, custard-like perfection while you live your day.

It’s the dessert your grandmother might have made, but with the ease of modern life. And yes—it’s even better with a sprinkle of toasted nuts and a cloud of whipped cream.

Why You’ll Love This Rice Pudding
🍚 Only 5 ingredients—pantry staples you already have
⏱️ Set it and forget it—ready in 2–3 hours
🥣 Naturally gluten-free and easily dairy-adaptable
💛 Nostalgic, creamy, and gently sweet
🌿 No eggs needed—still luxuriously richIngredients You’ll Need
(Serves 6–8)

½ cup uncooked long-grain white rice (not instant!)
4 cups whole milk (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1½ tsp ground cinnamon, divided
Pinch of salt
Optional: ½ tsp almond extract (for depth)