Slow-Cooker Rice Pudding

TIME 2 to 3 hours on high

SLOW COOKER SIZE 4 to 7 quarts

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

For our slow-cooker version, we set out to determine how much and what types of liquid to use. Milk (often used in traditional recipes) did not fare well, leaving us with unappealing curdled flecks throughout the pudding. Cream, on the other hand, was too rich and obscured the flavor of the rice. In the end, equal parts water and half-and-half worked best, providing a satisfying but not too rich consistency. Placing a parchment shield over the surface of the rice while it cooked—a technique we honed through our rice pilafs—ensured that the rice was more evenly cooked. For our slow-cooker version, we set out to determine how much and what types of liquid to use. Milk (often used in traditional recipes) did not fare well, leaving us with unappealing curdled flecks throughout the pudding. Cream, on the other hand, was too rich and obscured the flavor of the rice. In the end, equal parts water and half-and-half worked best, providing a satisfying but not too rich consistency. Placing a parchment shield over the surface of the rice while it cooked-a technique we honed through our rice pilafs-ensured that the rice was more evenly cooked.

INGREDIENTS

3 cups boiling water, plus extra as needed

3 cups half-and-half

1 cup medium-grain rice

⅔ cup (4 ⅔ ounces) sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup raisins

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

note: BEFORE YOU BEGIN

We prefer pudding made from medium-grain rice, though long-grain rice works too. For an accurate measurement of boiling water, bring a full kettle of water to a boil and then measure out the desired amount.

INSTRUCTIONS

Lightly coat slow cooker with vegetable oil spray. Combine boiling water, half-and-half, rice, sugar, and salt in prepared slow cooker. Gently press 16 by 12-inch sheet of parchment paper onto surface of water mixture, folding down edges as needed. Cover and cook until rice is tender and mixture is creamy, 2 to 3 hours on high.

Directions at americastestkitchen.com

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