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Instant Pot Rice Pudding

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 09/01/20 Updated: 12/22/22
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This thick, rich Instant Pot rice pudding is deliciously sweet with hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Super simple to make, this pudding is an easy but indulgent dessert or breakfast!

Overhead shot of rice pudding with raisins, sprinkled with cinnamon, with a spoon

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • This rice pudding is so decadent with the perfect texture and sweetness. It’s hard to believe it’s so easy to make with just a few ingredients and an Instant Pot or pressure cooker!
  • This recipe is already naturally gluten-free, but with a quick swap, can easily be made vegan as well.
  • Equally delicious hot or cold, this pudding is perfect freshly made or after being chilled in the fridge. It’s also a great way to use pantry staples in a new and different way!

How To Make It

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

Combine everything but the last three ingredients in the Instant Pot. Close and lock the lid.

Select high pressure and set the timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10-15 minutes for the pressure to build.

Natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure. Unlock and remove the lid. Add in everything else and stir.

  • Overhead shot of an Instant Pot with almond milk, rice, and seasonings being stirred
  • Overhead shot of rice pudding in an Instant Pot with maple syrup, raisins, and lemon zest with a wooden spoon

Chef’s Tips

  • The lemon adds a super nice fragrant element to the dish, but doesn’t make the pudding taste “lemony.” Not sure what lemon zest is or the best way to make it? Check out this post!
  • If you prefer a plain white rice pudding, omit the cinnamon. You can also leave out the raisins if they’re not your thing.
  • To make your Instant Pot rice pudding vegan, substitute the butter for a vegan alternative.
  • For a thinner rice pudding, add a little extra milk after adding the raisins. Be aware that your pudding will thicken as it cools!
Overhead shot of rice pudding in a white bowl with raisins and sprinkled with cinnamon with a spoon

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5 from 18 votes

Instant Pot Rice Pudding

Prep:6 minutes
Cook:28 minutes
Total:34 minutes
This indulgent but easy rice pudding is so simple to make in a pressure cooker for a healthy dessert
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups almond milk
  • ⅔ cup rice basmati or white, rinsed
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • zest of ½ lemon plus extra if desired

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or pressure cooker

Instructions 

  • Combine milk, rice, maple syrup, cinnamon, butter, and salt in Instant Pot, then close and lock lid. Select high pressure and set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Natural release for 10 minutes then quick release remaining pressure. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in vanilla extract, lemon, and raisins. Serve hot or cold.

Notes

  • Ingredient notes: The lemon zest adds a fragrant quality to the pudding, but doesn’t make it taste “lemony.”
  • Plain rice pudding: Omit cinnamon.
  • Vegan: Substitute the butter for a vegan butter.
  • Thinner pudding: Add extra milk after adding raisins. Note that pudding will thicken after cooling.
 
Recipe yields approximately 6 servings. Nutritional values shown are general guidelines, and reflect information for one serving. Macros may vary slightly depending on specific types and brands of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 6. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 237kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 397mg, Potassium: 184mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 117IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 188mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 43g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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  1. Yvonne Vitosky says

    Posted on 6/6/22 at 5:23 pm

    Just delicious!5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 6/6/22 at 9:29 pm

      We agree!5 stars

      Reply
  2. Heidi says

    Posted on 1/10/22 at 10:52 pm

    What can I use as a substitute for the maple syrup? I would like to use what I have on hand. White sugar? Equal amount? This looks so delicious and easy, can’t wait to try it! I love rice pudding!

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 1/10/22 at 11:23 pm

      Honey or white sugar would also work!5 stars

      Reply
  3. Tamara says

    Posted on 1/31/21 at 11:25 am

    Can you double this recipe?

    Reply
    • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 2/1/21 at 10:40 am

      Of course!5 stars

      Reply
  4. Rita says

    Posted on 1/27/21 at 5:15 am

    Hi! Lovely recipes I’d really like to try to make. Apologies if I missed this, but can I make the rice pudding and all your other instant pot recipes in my 3qt instant pot as I wasn’t sure what size you used. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:13 am

      Hi! We think this recipe will work in your 3 qt Instant Pot. We typically use one that is 8 qt. 🙂5 stars

      Reply
    • Joumana Alsumidaie says

      Posted on 2/8/21 at 4:42 pm

      Hi ,
      Can you substitute dairy whole milk for the Almond milk?

      Reply
      • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

        Posted on 2/9/21 at 1:45 pm

        Sure!5 stars

  5. Kay says

    Posted on 12/9/20 at 12:31 pm

    Just made this for lunch with jasmine rice because that’s what I had. Only problem is there isn’t any left over for later. So good!!!!5 stars

    Reply
    • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 12/10/20 at 9:41 am

      Glad you loved it!5 stars

      Reply
  6. Sally says

    Posted on 9/3/20 at 6:48 pm

    Are you using brown or white rice in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Amelia Camurati says

      Posted on 9/10/20 at 12:28 pm

      This is short grain white rice!5 stars

      Reply
  7. Sally says

    Posted on 9/3/20 at 7:59 am

    Hi, what kind of rice are you using? Love rice pudding! Can’t wait to make it!

    Reply
    • Amelia Camurati says

      Posted on 9/10/20 at 12:31 pm

      This is white rice!5 stars

      Reply
  8. Alene says

    Posted on 9/2/20 at 10:18 am

    I love this idea! I adore rice pudding but am always too lazy to make it. This may get me to make it! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amelia Camurati says

      Posted on 9/10/20 at 12:41 pm

      Rice pudding is THE comfort food to me, so I get it. Thanks Alene!5 stars

      Reply
  9. Bri Morgan says

    Posted on 9/2/20 at 9:58 am

    What type of rice do you use? Instant white rice? Thanks! My husband always talks about his Great Grandmothers rice pudding, not something I grew up with.

    Reply
    • Amelia Camurati says

      Posted on 9/10/20 at 12:41 pm

      I use white rice for this! It gives the best texture.5 stars

      Reply
  10. Tracy says

    Posted on 9/1/20 at 10:49 am

    Should short grain rice be used, or is any rice ok? Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Amelia Camurati says

      Posted on 9/10/20 at 12:45 pm

      Any rice will work here but I prefer short grain white rice for the texture.5 stars

      Reply

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