Authentic Arroz con Leche Recipe: A Creamy Rice Pudding Delight

Name: Authentic Arroz con Leche Recipe: A Creamy Rice Pudding Delight
Total time: 1 hr 20 mins
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup uncooked white rice; 2.5 cups milk; 2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste; 1 cinnamon stick; 0.5 teaspoon salt

Enjoy a taste of Guatemala with this easy arroz con leche recipe! This classic rice pudding can be served warm or chilled for a delightful treat any time of day.

Total time1 hr 20 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time45 mins
Yield6

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Servings

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked white rice
2.5 cups milk
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
1 cinnamon stick
0.5 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Soak rice in water for at least 30 minutes to prepare it for cooking.
Cook rice in a saucepan with water until tender and the water is fully absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.
Add milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and a pinch of salt to the rice. Simmer until the mixture thickens into a creamy pudding, approximately 20 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick before serving this delicious rice pudding.

Nutrition

Calories: 180 kcal
Fat Content: 2 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 9 g
Sodium Content: 239 mg
Protein Content: 6 g
Cholesterol Content: 8 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 34 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g