Description
Indulge in effortless, comforting, and delicious desserts made in your slow cooker. Perfect for gatherings, lazy Sundays, or dinner parties.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk (or non-dairy milk)
- 1/3 cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: raisins or chopped dried fruit
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- For Chocolate Lava Cake: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined and smooth. Pour the batter into the slow cooker. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly on top. In a separate bowl, mix the boiling water with 1/4 cup of cocoa powder and 1/2 cup sugar. Pour this mixture over the batter without stirring. Cover and cook on high for 2-2.5 hours, or until the center…
- For Apple Crumble: In a bowl, toss the apple slices with cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Spread the seasoned apples evenly in the slow cooker. For the crumble topping, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, and butter in a bowl until crumbly. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apples. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- For Rice Pudding: Rinse the Arborio rice in cold water and drain well. In your slow cooker, combine the rice, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir everything together to combine. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. If adding raisins or dried fruit, mix them in after 3 hours of cooking. Once the pudding is creamy and the rice is tender, turn off the slow cooker and allow it to cool slightly. Serve warm or chilled, garnished with a sprink…
Notes
[‘Always use non-stick spray or line your slow cooker with parchment paper to avoid sticking.’, ‘Resist the urge to lift the lid during cooking to prevent heat loss.’, ‘Check desserts at the minimum recommended cooking time to avoid overcooking.’, ‘Use the right size slow cooker to ensure even cooking.’, ‘Feel free to experiment with substitutions for dietary preferences or flavor variations.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
Keywords: slow cooker desserts, chocolate lava cake, apple crumble, rice pudding, easy desserts, comfort food, sweet treats