Coconut Rice Pudding

Great slow-cooker comfort food!

• Ready In: 2 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups reduced-fat milk
• 1 (13 1/2ounce) can light coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  cup arborio rice
• 1⁄2 cinnamon stick
• 1  cup  dried apricots (optional) or 1  cup dried mango, chopped (optional)
• 1  cup pistachios, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Whisk together milk, coconut milk, and sugar in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in the rice and cinnamon stick.
2. Cook on HIGH, covered, for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the mixture is thick and the rice is tender.
3. Remove the cinnamon stick and mix in dried fruit and pistachios. Serve warm, reheat, or enjoy cold!