Start by cooking the rice, then simmering it with milk, sugar, and salt until thickened. Then, stir in more milk, egg, and raisins.After the mixture cooks for about two more minutes, remove it ...

But rice pudding is indisputably a British classic, a simple dessert which brings a sweet twist to a staple food and makes it a filling, wholesome dish which can be made cheaply and easily.

Rice pudding might very well be one of the most comforting desserts out there. It's rich, creamy, and the definition of simple and sweet. To top things off, it's surprisingly easy to make at home.

You’ll need a 5½ -quart slow cooker; the pudding also can be cooked in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven (bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 2 hours).

Stir the wild rice into the rice pudding at the 1-hour mark and discard the foil. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Remove the baking dish from the oven and discard the cinnamon sticks.