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Arroz Con Leche

A creamy and sweet traditional Mexican dessert resembling rice pudding, flavored with cinnamon and vanilla.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup white rice Rinsed before use
  • 2 cups water For cooking the rice
  • 1 stick cinnamon Use a stick for a better flavor, ground cinnamon is an alternative
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 4 cups whole milk Whole milk preferred for creaminess
  • 3/4 cup sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Add for flavor
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup raisins Optional, for added sweetness and texture

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the white rice in a sieve.
  2. In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, water, and a cinnamon stick.
  3. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until water is mostly absorbed.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the milk, sugar, and vanilla extract.
  2. Keep the heat low and stir occasionally. Cook until the rice is tender and the mixture is creamy, adjusting with more milk if needed.
Serving
  1. Serve hot or allow it to cool and refrigerate for a cold dessert.

Notes

For a richer version, substitute sugar with sweetened condensed milk. Regular stirring is essential to prevent sticking and burning during cooking.