PRESSURE-COOKER CHERRY & SPICE RICE PUDDING

Pressure-Cooker Cherry & Spice Rice Pudding image

I live in Traverse City, which calls itself the cherry capital of the world. What better way to celebrate our wonderful orchards than by using plump, tart dried cherries in my favorite desserts? This pressure-cooked rice pudding recipe always turns out wonderful. -Deb Perry, Traverse City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups cooked rice
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup dried cherries
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

Generously grease a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add rice, milks, sugar and water; stir to combine. Stir in remaining ingredients. , Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 3 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Stir lightly. Serve warm or cold. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.