Comfort in a Bowl: Just 5 ingredients. I make this when I want something simple, warm, and nostalgic on a cold evening.

Rice pudding is one of those comfort desserts that shows up, in some form, almost everywhere in the world—from kheer in India to arroz con leche in Latin America and classic baked rice puddings across Europe and the U.S. This slow cooker version leans into that global tradition but keeps things wonderfully simple: just five ingredients and a creamy, …