8 Cozy Rice Pudding Recipes (you’ll wish you found sooner)

Rice Pudding Recipes

Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of rice pudding?

It’s one of those desserts that’s simple, sweet, and SO incredibly good. Whether you eat it warm or cold, it always hits the spot.

But just because it’s a classic doesn’t mean it’s boring. FAR from it.

Rice pudding can be made in a ton of different ways. You can make it extra creamy, add some warm spices, or mix in some fruit. It’s an AMAZING dessert that can be whatever you want it to be.

I’ve put together a list of some of my absolute favorite rice pudding recipes to show you just how easy and delicious it can be.

1. Creamy Rice Pudding

Creamy Rice Pudding

Creamy Rice Pudding delivers that classic comfort taste you remember from childhood.

Baked to golden perfection, it’s rich, smooth, and perfect with a spoonful of jam or fresh fruit.

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2. Slow Cooker Rice Pudding

Slow Cooker Rice Pudding

Slow Cooker Rice Pudding is hands-off magic with a sweet, creamy finish.

Just toss in the ingredients and let the slow cooker do the work for a dessert everyone will love.

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3. Instant Pot Rice Pudding

Instant Pot Rice Pudding

Instant Pot Rice Pudding comes out perfectly creamy every time, no fuss needed.

This easy recipe blends rich flavor and smooth texture with minimal effort.

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4. Lebanese Rice Pudding

Lebanese Rice Pudding

Lebanese Rice Pudding is rich and fragrant, scented with orange blossom or rose water.

Top it with crushed pistachios for a simple, elegant dessert that feels special.

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5. Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

Old Fashioned Rice Pudding is a simple, stove-top treat with a smooth, warm taste.

Cinnamon and creamy milk give it that cozy, familiar flavor you can’t resist.

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6. Rice Pudding Recipe

Rice Pudding Recipe

Rice Pudding Recipe brings back the warmth of home with every spoonful.

Creamy, sweet, and full of gentle flavor—just like the one grandma made.

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7. Meghli (Lebanese Caraway Rice Pudding)

Meghli (Lebanese Caraway Rice Pudding)

Meghli (Lebanese Caraway Rice Pudding) is thick and spiced with caraway for a unique twist.

Served warm with shredded coconut and mixed nuts, it’s a deliciously different dessert.

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8. Pineapple Rice Pudding

Pineapple Rice Pudding

Pineapple Rice Pudding is sweet, creamy, and packed with a tropical pineapple kick.

It’s a tasty change of pace that still feels like comforting homemade dessert.

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