Crock Pot Rice Pudding With Cherries And Almonds Recipe

Indulge in this creamy, dreamy Crock-Pot Cherry Almond Rice Pudding! This elegant dessert, perfect for dinner parties or a cozy night in, features tender rice, sweet cherries, crunchy almonds, and a hint of lemon. Slow-cooked to perfection, it's warm and comforting or delightfully chilled. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 250 mins
Calories 298.4 kcal
Protein 17g
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Ingredients for Crock Pot Rice Pudding With Cherries And Almonds

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How to Make Crock Pot Rice Pudding With Cherries And Almonds

  1. Grease your slow cooker stoneware.
  2. In the slow cooker, combine 1 cup Arborio rice, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup dried cherries (or 1 cup fresh, pitted cherries), 1/2 cup slivered almonds, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 cups whole milk (or 2 cups whole milk and 2 cups heavy cream for a richer pudding), 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon almond extract.
  4. Pour the milk mixture into the slow cooker and stir well to combine all ingredients.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 8 hours, or until the rice is tender and the pudding is creamy and set. Stir gently halfway through cooking.
  6. Remove from slow cooker and let cool slightly.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with toasted slivered almonds and a dollop of whipped cream, if desired. Can also be served chilled.
  8. Serves 6

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

101g

Fat

21g

Carbs

15g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Crock Pot Rice Pudding With Cherries And Almonds?

Crock Pot Rice Pudding With Cherries And Almonds takes about 265 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 250 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Crock Pot Rice Pudding With Cherries And Almonds?

Crock Pot Rice Pudding With Cherries And Almonds has approximately 298.4 calories per serving, with about 17 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Crock Pot Rice Pudding With Cherries And Almonds?

The key ingredients for Crock Pot Rice Pudding With Cherries And Almonds are Granulated Sugar, Arborio Rice, Dried Cherries, Ground Almonds, Lemon Zest, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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