Gluten Free Instant Pot Rice Pudding

Total time50 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time30 min

Short-grain rice is the whole point of this pudding, and it turns out perfectly creamy cooked straight in the Instant Pot with just a splash of water to help things along. Sugar, salt, and a good hit of cinnamon build warmth into the base while the rice softens under pressure, then a finishing swirl of vanilla and cream turns it silky and spoonable. The sauté step at the end is what really brings this together — a few minutes of stirring over gentle heat thickens everything into that classic, coat-the-back-of-a-spoon texture. Serve it warm right out of the pot for a cozy dessert, or chill it in individual bowls for a make-ahead treat with a dusting of extra cinnamon or nutmeg on top. It's a comforting, no-fuss dessert that works beautifully for a gluten free table.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 cup short-grain white rice (such as arborio or sushi rice)
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1 ½ cups whole milk
½ cup water
3 tbsp granulated sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup heavy cream

For serving

ground cinnamon or ground nutmeg, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the rice, whole milk, water, sugar, and salt in a 7-inch oven-safe bowl or 1.5-quart oven-safe dish. Stir briefly to distribute the sugar and salt.
2
Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot insert. Place the trivet inside and set the filled bowl on top of the trivet.

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