Arroz Con Leche
Arroz con Leche is a creamy Mexican rice pudding made with rice, milk, cinnamon, and sweetened condensed milk. It’s a cozy, comforting dessert that’s sweet, simple, and perfect for any time of year.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 280kcal
Equipment
- Large saucepan or pot
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 7 cups water
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- Ground cinnamon for topping
Instructions
Rinse the rice.
- Rinse the rice under cold water until it runs mostly clear. This keeps your pudding from getting too thick or sticky.
Cook the rice.
- In a large pot, bring the 7 cups of water and cinnamon sticks to a boil. Add the rinsed rice, lower the heat, and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Add the milks.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk. Stir well to combine.
Simmer and stir.
- Continue to simmer the mixture over low heat for about 25–30 minutes, stirring every few minutes so it doesn’t stick. It should get creamy and slightly thick.
Taste and adjust.
- Give it a taste—some people like it thicker or sweeter. If it’s too thick, add a splash of milk. If it’s not sweet enough, a bit of brown sugar or honey will do the trick.
Serve warm or chill.
- Serve warm right from the pot or let it cool and refrigerate for a cold treat later. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 110mg | Fiber: -1g | Sugar: 30g