SLOW COOKER RICE PUDDING W/ CHERRIES & ALMONDS

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Slow Cooker Rice Pudding w/ Cherries & Almonds image

A great family dessert and elegant enough for Company. For a richer pudding, use half milk and half cream.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Puddings

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 c granulated sugar
1/2 c arborio rice
1/4 c dried cherries
2 Tbsp ground almonds
1 tsp lemon zest, grated
pinch of salt
4 c milk
2 eggs
1 tsp almond extract
toasted sliced almonds, optional
heavy cream, optional

Steps:

  • 1. In a lightly greased slow cooker insert, mix together sugar, rice, cherries, almonds, lemon zest and salt.
  • 2. Whisk together milk, eggs and almond extract. Stir into rice mixture.
  • 3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, until rice is tender and pudding is set.
  • 4. Serve warm, garnished with toasted almonds and heavy cream, if desired.

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