Description
A creamy and comforting Instant Pot Rice Pudding recipe that combines rice, milk, raisins, cinnamon, and star anise for a fragrant and delicious dessert made effortlessly with pressure cooking.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup raisins
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Spices
- 1 star anise (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In the inner pot of your Instant Pot pressure cooker, combine the rice, milk, water, sugar, star anise, ground cinnamon, raisins, and a pinch of salt.
- Mix Well: Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure the sugar and cinnamon are well distributed without any lumps.
- Pressure Cook: Close and lock the lid of the Instant Pot. Press the MANUAL (pressure cooking) button and set the cooking time to 5 minutes.
- Pressure Release: After the cooking cycle ends, let the pressure release naturally for 7 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
- Finish and Serve: Once the lid is safely open, stir the pudding well, then mix in the butter. Taste and add extra sweetener if desired. Serve warm or chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- Use short or medium grain rice for creamier pudding; long grain rice may be less creamy.
- The star anise adds a subtle aromatic flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
- For a richer pudding, substitute whole milk or add a splash of cream.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
- Adjust sweetness to taste, adding honey or maple syrup as alternatives to sugar.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
