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Arroz con leche in a small cup.
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Arroz Con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)

Arroz Con Leche is the perfect crowd pleaser dessert. It’s simple, it’s delicious, and it’s so easy to make. This creamy Mexican Postre is rich and milky, with the most amazing texture.
Course Desserts
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 298kcal
Author Ana Frias

Ingredients

  • 3 cups milk whole or 2%
  • 1 can evaporated milk 12 oz
  • 1 can condensed milk 12 oz
  • 3 cups of water
  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt
  • The peel of one lime
  • 2 sticks cinnamon see note #1
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed well see note #2
  • ½ cup of raisins optional
  • Ground cinnamon for dusting optional

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan add the 3 milks and keep warm over low heat.
  • In a separate large saucepan, add the 3 cups of water, salt, lime peel, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil for a couple of minutes.
    A white saucepan with water, cinnamon sticks and lime peels.
  • Add the rice and reduce the heat to medium-low and cook uncovered, stirring once or twice. Cook for 15 minutes.
    A white saucepan with water, cinnamon sticks and lime peels plus a hand adding rice to it.
  • Add the warm milk mixture over the rice, stir, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 30 minutes (uncovered), stirring occasionally.
    Adding a milk mixture to a saucepan with rice in it.
  • Note: Keep an eye on it to make sure the rice doesn’t flow over.…I cannot stress this part enough!
  • Turn off the heat and remove the cinnamon sticks & lime peel. If adding raisins, add them at this point. Let it cool slightly for about 30 minutes.
  • The Arroz con Leche can be served warm, at room temperature, or cold.

Notes

  • Note #1: Cinnamon sticks are best as they release a stronger taste but in a pinch, you can add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • Note #2: Rinse and wash the rice well to remove the starch. Otherwise the rice will become very dense & sticky.
  • Note #3: By letting the cinnamon boil for a couple of minutes in the water, it will release all of its' flavors more easily. The lime peel is a great acid addition to balance the sweetness of the condensed milk.
  • Note #4: The last 30 minutes of resting time are very important to create the perfect creamy consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 12cup | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 145mg | Sugar: 33g