ARROZ CON LECHE (MEXICAN RICE PUDDING)

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Rice pudding (arroz con leche) made the traditional Mexican way, with both whole and evaporated milk and an aromatic touch of cinnamon.

Provided by rorozco

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water
½ cinnamon stick
2 ¼ cups uncooked white rice
4 cups whole milk
4 cups evaporated milk
1 ¼ cups white sugar
2 pinches ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine water and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until cinnamon releases its color and flavor, about 5 minutes. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Gradually add whole milk to rice, then evaporated milk. Stir in sugar. Cook uncovered until sugar is dissolved and mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve warm or cold. Sprinkle each portion with ground cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.2 calories, Carbohydrate 73.1 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 150.8 mg, Sugar 39.6 g

Brandon Hannah
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I've been looking for a good arroz con leche recipe for a while now and I'm so glad I found this one. It's the perfect balance of creamy and sweet. I will definitely be making it again.


Naveed Ali Khokhar BWN
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This is a great recipe for a classic Mexican dessert. It's easy to make and it tastes delicious. I highly recommend it!


Chasity Davison
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect.


Brayden Drury
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This is the best arroz con leche recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Michelle Moses
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Saharukh Farhan (rick)
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This is a great recipe. I've been making it for years. It's always a hit with my family and friends!


Raja Hasnat
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This recipe is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. My family and friends love it.


SD Eava
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of rice pudding. But I'm so glad I did! This is the best rice pudding I've ever had. It's creamy, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweetness.


Metoowie
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This is so delicious! I am so glad I found this recipe. I will definitely be making it again and again. Yum! Thank you.


Isaiah Felix
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I used to eat this as a kid in Mexico City. The taste is very authentic. I forgot how much I loved this dessert. Thank you!


Spenny Cummings
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This is my husband's favorite dessert. I have been making it from this website for years, and it never disappoints! Thank you for sharing such an authentic recipe!