Description
Arroz con Leche is a traditional Mexican rice pudding that is creamy, sweet, and infused with cinnamon and vanilla, making it a comforting dessert enjoyed by many.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of long-grain rice
- 4 cups of milk
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot, combine the rice, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the water is absorbed.
- Add the milk, sugar, and cinnamon stick to the pot. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and the rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Discard the cinnamon stick.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. It can be served warm or chilled, topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, you can use evaporated milk or coconut milk.
- Adjust the sugar according to your taste preference.
- This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Arroz con Leche, Mexican Rice Pudding, dessert, creamy rice pudding