Instant Pot Rice Pudding is creamy, sweet, rich, and deliciously comforting. It has a warm vanilla flavor that is very satisfying. It is really easy to make this pressure cooker rice pudding recipe. A family favorite Instant Pot Dessert!
Instant Pot Rice Pudding
The Instant Pot is such a wonderful appliance. You can make all kinds of recipes in it, including desserts! Cheesecake is the most popular dessert, but rice pudding is right up there, too!
When I was a kid we had rice pudding made with regular long grain white rice. It was really good, but not very creamy. Using a short grain rice like arborio will give you a super creamy result. Arborio rice has lots of starch in it.
Instant Pot Rice Pudding is easy to make, and takes about the same amount of time as regular white rice. There is an extra step of sautéing at the end, but it only takes a couple of minutes.
How Does This Rice Pudding Thicken?
The rice pudding will thicken a lot as it cools. Arborio rice has a lot of starch naturally, so you don’t need to add extra thickener.
How To Reheat Rice Pudding
If you want to warm up the leftovers, add a splash or two of milk to your serving and mix it in. Then heat it slowly, stirring a few times. You can do this on the stove and in the microwave.
This pressure cooker rice pudding is a rich dessert, and is nice for a special occasion, or for when you want to treat yourself with something special.
Kids really like this Instant Pot Rice Pudding recipe. I know I sure did, and still do!
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If you make this yummy pressure cooker rice pudding recipe, please let me know! Just leave a comment below with a star rating I’d like to know how you liked it.
Instant Pot Rice Pudding is creamy, sweet, and deliciously comforting. It is so easy to make this pressure cooker rice pudding recipe. A family favorite!
- 1 ½ cups Arborio Rice (don't rinse)
- 2 ¼ cups Water
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 3 cups Whole Milk (or half and half)
- ¾ cup Sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- ½ tsp Cinnamon (optional)
- ¾ cup Raisins (optional)
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Add rice, water, and salt to the pot. Place the lid on and set to Sealing. Pressure cook on High for 3 minutes. When done, let sit undisturbed for 10 minutes (10 minute natural release).
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Meanwhile, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla. Set aside.
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Release any remaining pressure and then open the lid.
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Stir in the milk mixture and the sugar & cinnamon, if using.
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Turn on the Sauté setting and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, then turn off the pot and carefully remove the inner pot to a heat-safe surface.
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Stir in the raisins.
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The rice pudding will thicken as it cools.
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Serve warm or cold, with cream or whipped cream.
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Bob White
Good morning. I saw the answer to my question about Jasmine rice but you said use 1:1 ratio. Ratio with what please?
Sandy
Water. Equal parts rice and water.
Susan Smith
Can you use reduced fat milk?
Sandy
Yes!
Gemma
If I have rice already cooked how much cooked rice should I measure out for this recipe? I assume the measurements are different for cooked and non cooked rice. thanks!
Sandy
About 3 cups. You’ll need to reduce the water. I have never made this with cooked rice, and i wouldn’t do it in the pressure cooker. I would cook it over the stove.
Kim
Hi. I am confused- ingredients state half and half but instructions state milk. Which should it be? Thanks!
Sandy
Sorry for the confusion. Either one will work.
Jessie
Hello, if I wanted to make half that recipe would I use one egg or two? Thanks!
Sandy
I would use 2 eggs.
Penelope Cruise
Can I make this vegan by using oat milk and excluding/substituting the eggs?
Sandy
Yes, I know some people use oat milk. I haven’t personally, but it should work fine. I also have a vegan Coconut Rice Pudding recipe.
Montana
Can I use long grain rice?? I have an 8 qt instant pot. Can I double the recipe?? How long do I cook it. Thx so much
Sandy
You can, but it won’t be quite as thick and creamy. Yes, you can double it.
Sheri
This recipe was 5 stars — delicious and super fast & easy. I used equal measures of 2% milk and half & half and it was perfectly creamy. Think it was a little sweet, so next time I’ll reduce sugar to half a cup. Great recipe using arborio rice (which I’ve only ever used for risotto and arancini). Thanks for posting!
Brandy
Could I use light cream instead of half n half?
Sandy
Yes.
Sam
Hi everyone,
Love your recipes. I am in Australia. What is half and half?
Sandy
It is half heavy cream and half whole milk.
Joanna
So good! But I had rice spray everywhere…filled the overflow cup. Too much liquid?
Sandy
The pressure was still built up when you released it. This needs to be done in a controlled way, in bursts so it doesn’t spray out of the vent.
Lorena
What can I substitute for the milk?
Sandy
You can try coconut milk or maybe almond milk.
Amy Milz
Hi! Can you use brown rice in this recipe? If so, any adjustment to cooking time? Thanks for your help!
Sandy
You can, though it will be less creamy as brown rice is not like Arborio. Brown rice on its own will need to pressure cook for 22 minutes, so you can adjust the time according to that. I haven’t made it, so please let me know if you do!
Reba Peterson
What size Instant Pot? I only have the 3 at one, so far! Love your recipes and videos. You explain everything so clearly. Thanks Sandy.
Sandy
This is a 6 qt, but it will fit in the 3 qt. Thank you for following along with me on this cooking journey!
Dawn Browne
Yummy!! Loved the arborio rice version and added more raisins lol my kid loves this!
Julie
Baked rice pudding brings back childhood memories for me, as well. Nothing you can buy compares to making it at home. I loved the arborio rice versus the long grain. And not having to rinse it? YAY! This was so good warm ~ so comforting. My husband likes it cold. So win win.
Sandy
That’s nice, Julie. Thank you for your comment.
Donna
WOW This Was Perfect And So So Good!Thank You Very Much.
Sandy
That’s great, Donna! Thank you.
London
Why is the milk “divided”? Instructions do not refer to using the second half.. Thanks.
Sandy
Sorry, London, that was a typo I failed to delete. You will add all of the milk at once.
Kanya
This was perfect. Will make again.
Sandy
Awesome!
Elissa Saunders
Any chance there is a way to take the eggs out of this? I can’t have them. Thanks if you have any ideas. I really love your blog.
Sandy
I would try making it without the eggs, and decrease the milk by about 1/2 cup. See how that works for you!
Gregg
Can I substitute with Jasmine rice? Would rice to water ratio be the same. I want to try this.
Sandy
Yes, use a 1:1 ratio with Jasmine rice. Rinse it first.