Slow Cooker Creamy 3-Ingredient Rice Pudding: The Easiest, Coziest Dessert You’ll Make All Winter

There’s something deeply comforting about rice pudding—the creamy texture, the gentle sweetness, the whisper of cinnamon that evokes childhood memories and holiday warmth. But who has time to stand over a stove, stirring for an hour, when life is already overflowing?

Enter the Slow Cooker Creamy 3-Ingredient Rice Pudding: a foolproof, hands-off dessert that delivers velvety, custard-like perfection with almost no effort. Made with just three pantry staples, it simmers gently all day while you work, run errands, or curl up with a good book—filling your home with the kind of cozy aroma that says, “You’re safe, you’re loved, and dessert is ready.”

Whether you’re craving a nostalgic treat, need a last-minute dessert for guests, or want to use up leftover rice, this recipe is your new secret weapon. And yes—it’s naturally gluten-free, easily dairy-free adaptable, and loved by kids and adults alike.


Why This 3-Ingredient Rice Pudding Works So Well

Only 3 Core Ingredients (Plus a Pinch of Love!)