Arroz con Leche Recipe
Classic arroz con leche is a Mexican variation of rice pudding that is sweetened with condensed milk and topped with cinnamon.
Servings: 10
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
- Combine water, rice, and cinnamon sticks in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, uncovered, and cook for 16–18 minutes.
- Drain any remaining liquid, remove the cinnamon sticks, and return the rice to the pan over medium-high heat. Add sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring constantly. The milk can easily burn, so it is important to stir constantly as it thickens.
- Divide rice among serving cups and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve warm.
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Notes
Make ahead of time. Store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a few days. Reheat it in a pot and add a bit more cinnamon to the top before serving.
Variations. For a more intense cinnamon-flavored rice pudding, add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in Step 2 when adding the milks. You can also add raisins at this point if you wish.
Toppings. Try topping each serving with a sprinkle of brown sugar, nutmeg, or coconut or with a drizzle of honey.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.2mg