Slow Cooker Creamy Rice Pudding

 

Here’s a sweet couscous with milk & raisins recipe inspired by the image 🤍

(It’s a traditional-style comfort dish, often made in North Africa.)

🥣 Sweet Couscous with Milk & Raisins

🧾 Ingredients

• 2 cups medium couscous
• 2 cups milk (whole milk is best)
• 1 cup warm water
• 2–3 tbsp butter
• 3–4 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
• ½ cup raisins
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• Optional:
  
  • 1 tbsp condensed milk (for extra creaminess)
  • A pinch of nutmeg or orange blossom water

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the couscous
   
   • Put the couscous in a large bowl.
   • Add salt and butter, rub gently with your hands.
   • Pour in warm water, cover, and let it absorb (about 5 minutes).
   • Fluff well to separate the grains.
3. Steam or cook
   
   • Steam the couscous for 15–20 minutes or cook it in a rice cooker/steamer until soft and fluffy.
5. Prepare the milk sauce
   
   • In a saucepan, heat the milk gently.
   • Add sugar, raisins, cinnamon, and condensed milk (if using).
   • Simmer on low heat for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Combine
   
   • Place the cooked couscous in a serving bowl.
   • Pour the hot milk & raisin mixture over the couscous (as shown in the image).
   • Mix gently or serve with the sauce on top.

✨ Serving Tips

• Sprinkle extra cinnamon on top
• Add toasted almonds or sesame seeds
• Serve warm for breakfast or as a comforting dessert