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    Published: Feb 28, 2017 · Modified: Apr 14, 2020 by Melanie McDonald · This post contains affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 23 Comments

    Slow Cooker Rice Pudding with Turmeric & Cinnamon

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    5 from 3 votes

    Fragrant, rich & deliciously creamy Slow Cooker Rice Pudding with Turmeric & Cinnamon. It's like golden milk but in dessert form & it will soothe & warm you right through to the soul! (If you don't have a slow cooker you can make it on the stove top instead).

    Fragrant, rich & deliciously creamy Slow Cooker Rice Pudding with Turmeric & Cinnamon. It's like golden milk but in dessert form & it will soothe & warm you right through to the soul! (If you don't have a slow cooker you can make it on the stove top instead).

    I'm not usually a milky drink kind of girl, but I do enjoy the odd mug of gently warmed, turmeric infused, homemade almond milk from time to time. It's such a soothing and comforting brew and it's sunny appearance is a real mood lifter.

    This wonderful libation was my inspiration for this Slow Cooker Rice Pudding with Turmeric & Cinnamon. I've wanted to try making rice pudding in the slow cooker for a long while and although old fashioned plain rice pudding is wonderful, I always like to put a little twist on my recipes, hence it's transformation into a somewhat beautiful, Golden Rice Pudding.

    I don't think you can get a much cozier dessert than rice pudding, except perhaps when you add warming, aromatic and golden turmeric, woody, spicy cinnamon and plump juicy golden raisins. They take you into soothing, comfort food overload.

    In this recipe, short grain rice is simmered slowly with these fragrant ingredients until it is rich, golden and deliciously creamy. Served warm, it is such a comforting, soothing dessert and one that you will want to make time and time again.

    Fragrant, rich & deliciously creamy Slow Cooker Rice Pudding with Turmeric & Cinnamon. It's like golden milk but in dessert form & it will soothe & warm you right through to the soul! (If you don't have a slow cooker you can make it on the stove top instead).

    WHY SHORT GRAIN RICE?

    For the very best, creamy, soft texture, short grain rice is essential when making rice pudding. When choosing, check the appearance of the grains. They should be small, plump and almost round. When I lived in England, pudding rice was a variety widely available and that is perfect for this recipe. Here in Canada I have had some problems finding pudding rice. I did find some labelled as 'Sweet Rice' once and it looked the same as pudding rice with really short round grains.  Unfortunately I haven't seen it again since. Because of this I tend to either buy this one from Amazon, or I buy risotto rice such as Arborio, Carnaroli or Vialone Nano. You should be able to find one of those in almost all grocery stores. Any of them will make a great rice pudding.

    HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER RICE PUDDING WITH TURMERIC & CINNAMON

    This Rice Pudding couldn't be easier to make. Simply put all of the ingredients (except the golden raisins) into a slow cooker, turn to low and simmer away for three hours. Give it a little stir and add the golden raisins about ten minutes before you want to tuck in. They don't need long to soften and plump up beautifully.

    Fragrant, rich & deliciously creamy Slow Cooker Rice Pudding with Turmeric & Cinnamon. It's like golden milk but in dessert form & it will soothe & warm you right through to the soul! (If you don't have a slow cooker you can make it on the stove top instead).

    AND IF YOU DON'T HAVE A SLOW COOKER?

    Put all of the ingredients (except the golden raisins), into a pan and simmer gently on the stove, stirring occasionally until the rice is soft and the pudding is creamy. The raisins need to be added in the last ten minutes of cooking time.

    IF YOU WANT TO TRY SOME OTHER RECIPES WITH TURMERIC CHECK THESE OUT

    Luscious Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie

    One-Pot Spicy Vegetable Rice 

    Easy Vegan Butter

    The Classic Power Bowl

    Festive Mincemeat Tart

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    Fragrant, rich & deliciously creamy Slow Cooker Rice Pudding with Turmeric & Cinnamon. It's like golden milk but in dessert form & it will soothe & warm you right through to the soul! (If you don't have a slow cooker you can make it on the stove top instead).

    Slow Cooker Rice Pudding with Turmeric & Cinnamon

    Author: Melanie McDonald
    5 from 3 votes
    Fragrant, rich & deliciously creamy Slow Cooker Rice Pudding with Turmeric & Cinnamon. It's like golden milk but in dessert form & it will soothe & warm you right through to the soul! (If you don't have a slow cooker you can make it on the stove top instead).
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    PREP TIME: 5 minutes
    COOK TIME: 3 hours
    TOTAL TIME: 3 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 200 grams / 1 very slightly rounded cup short grain rice see recipe notes for suggestions
    • 400 mls / 13½ ozs canned coconut milk I like to use the full fat variety for extra creaminess but you can use light if you prefer
    • 750 mls / 3 cups + 2 tablespoons unsweetened non-dairy milk . For very best results use a coconut derived variety like Silk Unsweetened Coconut Milk Beverage, or So Delicious Coconut Milk Beverage
    • 100 grams / ½ cup sugar I used raw turbinado sugar but cane sugar or coconut sugar would be good too
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 1 cinnamon stick around 6 inches long
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 115 grams / ¾ cup golden raisins
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    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • TO A SLOW COOKER: Add all ingredients except the raisins to a
      , stir, cover, then turn to low and cook for around 3 hours. As all slow cookers vary slightly in temperature, make sure that you are around for the last 30 minutes the first time you make it, just in case it's ready a little quicker. You will know when it's ready because it will be thick, rich and puddingy. Add the raisins and allow it to cook for 5 - 10 minutes more so they soften then serve.
    • ON THE STOVE TOP: Add all of the ingredients except the raisins to a pan and simmer on a medium-low heat, stirring every 5 minutes or so until the rice is soft and the pudding is thick, rich and creamy. Add the raisins and allow it to cook for 5 - 10 minutes more so they soften then serve.

    NOTES

    The rice you use must be pudding rice or short grain rice. Look for grains that are plump and roundish. Any labelled as pudding rice will be fine, as will those labelled as risotto rice such as Arborio, Carnaroli or Vialone Nano.
    This rice pudding will keep for 3 - 4 days in the fridge and can be warmed up gently again on the stove or in a microwave before serving.

    NUTRITION

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSodium: 135mgFiber: 1gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 0.8mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2.3mg

    Nutritional information is provided for convenience. The data is a computer generated estimate and should be used as a guide only.

    Tried this recipe?Rate it & leave your feedback in the comments section below, or tag @avirtualvegan on Instagram and hashtag it #avirtualvegan


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    1. Kathy says

      October 08, 2021 at 8:50 pm

      Can this be made with a sweetener other than sugar to make it more diabetic friendly? Such as monk fruit or erythritol?

      Reply
      • Melanie McDonald says

        October 09, 2021 at 10:56 am

        I've never used either of those or tested them in this recipe. I would imagine they would be ok though. You'll need to wing it with the amount as I have no idea how their sweetness compares to sugar. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    2. Angie says

      February 28, 2020 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      Jeez! This is delicious! I made it today and just enjoyed a bowl. Creamy heaven. I just used regular raisins because that's what I had in the pantry. It did take about 3.5 hours for mine to set up, but I have a old crotchety crock pot. I completely forgot about the slow cooker setting on my instant pot. This is going in my family's monthly rotation and on my pot luck list of winners!

      Reply
      • A Virtual Vegan says

        February 29, 2020 at 11:11 am

        I'm really pleased you enjoyed it so much Angie! I still haven't used the slow cooker function on my Instant Pot. I've heard it's not great though. You might find that you need to reduce the liquid a little because the IP traps the evaporation in there unlike a slow cooker which has a loosely fitted lid.

        Reply
    3. alex wilson says

      April 17, 2018 at 12:36 pm

      just wondering, on your golden mild rice pudding (which i am making the second i hear back from you!) do you just throw in the cinnamon stick or grind it first. sounds like a silly question, but it's serious. lol. i've never cooked with a cinnamon stick before. thanks!!

      Reply
      • A Virtual Vegan says

        April 17, 2018 at 2:21 pm

        You literally just throw it in, then pick it out just before serving. Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Sue says

      October 24, 2017 at 6:45 am

      What size crock do you use?

      Reply
      • A Virtual Vegan says

        October 24, 2017 at 9:57 am

        I don't actually have one anymore. I dropped the dish and it cracked so I bought an Instant Pot instead. It was 6 quart though. :)

        Reply
        • Sue says

          October 24, 2017 at 1:15 pm

          I have the DUO Plus Instant Pot with the slow cooker option. Do you have instructions for making this recipe with this Instant Pot?

          Reply
          • A Virtual Vegan says

            October 24, 2017 at 4:49 pm

            I didn't have an instant pot when I created this recipe. I am sure it would work but I'm not sure on the best setting or timings. Mine is pretty new and I haven't attempted a rice pudding in it yet. If you are ok with using the slow cooker function (which I still haven't tried with my Instant Pot) then I would imagine it will work as per my instructions. With any other setting it will be a case of experimenting. As soon as I get a chance I will try it myself and update the post, or create a new one specific to the Instant Pot. I hope that helps a bit!
            Oh and my slow cooker was a 6 quart so the size will be fine.

    5. Lesli says

      March 21, 2017 at 5:34 pm

      Hi! This looks delectable, and I think it will be delicious. Before I set out though, will you please confirm the total liquid volume? Is it actually a total 0f 1150 ml for one cup of rice? Want to be sure so that I don't end up making rice 'soup'! Thanks much for a clever way to get more turmeric : ) .

      Reply
      • A Virtual Vegan says

        March 21, 2017 at 10:12 pm

        Thank you Lesli! ???? Yes the liquid quantity is correct. I just double checked my recipe notes in case I had made a mistake. You wont have rice soup! It doesn't end up runny at all. It will be a perfect rice pudding consistency. Short grain rice is much starchier and tends to absorb more liquid than long grain rice, hence the amounts. I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    6. Alisa Fleming says

      March 04, 2017 at 9:00 am

      I'm amazed I've never seen turmeric in rice pudding before! Such a delicious natural fit. Brilliant as always Mel!

      Reply
    7. Linda from Veganosity says

      March 03, 2017 at 5:38 am

      Oh my gosh, I LOVE rice pudding! My mom used to make it at least once a week. It was one of my favorite treats. This looks amazing, Melanie. I'm loving the addition of turmeric.

      Reply
      • A Virtual Vegan says

        March 03, 2017 at 12:08 pm

        Thank you Linda. My Mum used to make it all the time too. With nutmeg on it. It was so good!

        Reply
    8. Dreena says

      March 02, 2017 at 8:13 pm

      There is so much turmeric buzz and you've brought in an inventive recipe with this one, Mel! Nicely done pairing with such a timeless comfort food like rice pudding.

      Reply
      • A Virtual Vegan says

        March 02, 2017 at 10:43 pm

        Thank you Dreena! Turmeric certainly deserves all the buzz and it works so well in this pudding.

        Reply
    9. Dianne's Vegan Kitchen says

      February 28, 2017 at 5:11 pm

      I've actually never made rice pudding! I'm trying to add more turmeric into my diet though, so this would be a good recipe to start with!

      Reply
      • A Virtual Vegan says

        February 28, 2017 at 7:37 pm

        Really? I can't believe that! You should totally try it, especially as you are upping your turmeric game. ????

        Reply
    10. Jenn says

      February 28, 2017 at 3:18 pm

      Sounds so warm and cozy! I love turmeric. This would be a delicious bedtime snack!

      Reply
      • A Virtual Vegan says

        February 28, 2017 at 3:32 pm

        Thank you! It has been a delicious evening snack here for a couple of weeks now. I keep making it over and over!

        Reply
    11. Angel says

      February 28, 2017 at 2:59 pm

      I'm gonna try to make this later but I don't have cinnamon stick. Can i sub it with cinnamon powder instead? If so, how much should I add? Thanks!

      Reply
      • A Virtual Vegan says

        February 28, 2017 at 3:31 pm

        I think I'd start with 3/4 teaspoon then taste it when its nearly ready and add a little more if you think it needs it. I wouldn't think you'd need more than 1 teaspoon though. Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply

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