Cherry Rice Pudding in a Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup cooked long-grain rice
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup dried cherries

Directions

1. 1

   Use cooked leftover rice.

2. 2

   Use dried cherries, they can be a bit expensive so sometimes we use dried cranberries. But prefer cherries,.

3. 3

   Combine all the ingredients in a large buttered casserole dish that will fit into your slow crock pot.

4. 4

   Cover it tightly with buttered side down foil.

5. 5

   Place a rack in the bottom of cooker and add 1 cup of water to bottom of cooker.

6. 6

   Place covered bowl onto rack and place lid on slow cooker.

7. 7

   Cook 4 hours on low heat.

8. 8

   Remove casserole, and let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve with a topping of whipped cream and sliced toasted almonds.