Instant Pot Rice Pudding Recipe - Pressure Cooker Rice Pudding (2024)

Instant pot rice pudding is an easy and hassle-free recipe for this classic rice dessert. Raisins and star anise are added for extra flavor.

Pressure cooker rice pudding is a great dessert to make when you are stuck for time or need to make something quick!

It’s one of the Instant Pot drop-and-go recipes where you literally throw everything in, stir, close the lid, set the time and let the pot do its magic!

Another quick pressure cooker recipe is Instant Pot Baked Apples. This dessert is also ready in no time, especially in comparison with the oven version.

What is the best rice to use for rice pudding?

Medium-grain or short-grain rice is the best as it absorbs the liquid better and is perfect for this Instant Pot rice pudding recipe. So you can use sushi rice, risotto rice, or paella rice (these can be also used to make Instant Pot Chicken Risotto).

If you have long-grain rice on hand and looking for ways to use it, try making Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup. This soup is perfect for cold winter days!

Do you eat rice pudding cold or hot?

I’d say it depends on what you are used to and/or what you like. You can eat it either warm or cold.

Note: This Instant Pot rice pudding will thicken a lot when chilled so if you like eating it cold, I would suggest adding more liquid when making it.

How to make rice pudding in instant pot

Place all the ingredients except for the butter into the inner pot of your Instant Pot and stir. I like using a whisk to break any cinnamon lumps that tend to form on the surface of the milk.

Then close the lid. Make sure it is locked. Cook it on MANUAL (which is pressure cooking) on high pressure.

Once done and you have released the pressure (you can also wait until it drops naturally – it shouldn’t take long when using the amounts stated in the recipe), stir the butter in and you are done!

Tips for making Instant Pot rice pudding

• Toppings – there are endless options when it comes to toppings and it is entirely up to you what you like. You don’t need to use any and you and your guests will still enjoy this simple dessert. Berries, compote, chocolate shavings, ….
• For a richer taste, you can use 3 cups of milk instead of a combination of milk and water.
• The amount of sugar you add is entirely up to you. If you are trying to reduce your sugar intake, add about half of the amount that is stated in this Instant Pot rice pudding recipe and taste it at the very end. If not sweet enough, you can either use your favorite fruits or honey/maple syrup to add the extra sweetness.
• This Instant Pot rice pudding is a basic recipe and can be adjusted to your needs and liking.
• The active cooking time can be somewhere between 3-6 minutes depending on how you like your rice pudding. If you like the rice a little crunchy, then try cooking it for 3 minutes.

Want to see how to make Instant Pot Rice Pudding? Watch the video!

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