Authentic Arroz con Leche Recipe: Mexican Rice Pudding

Name: Authentic Arroz con Leche Recipe: Mexican Rice Pudding
Total time: 40 mins
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 0.5 cinnamon stick; 2.25 cups uncooked white rice; 4 cups whole milk; 4 cups evaporated milk; 1.25 cups white sugar; 2 pinches ground cinnamon

Indulge in homemade Mexican Arroz con Leche, a classic rice pudding featuring whole milk, evaporated milk, and warm cinnamon spice. Perfect for a sweet treat any time of day.

Total time40 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time30 mins
Yield10 servings, 10

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Servings

Ingredients

4 cups water
0.5 cinnamon stick
2.25 cups uncooked white rice
4 cups whole milk
4 cups evaporated milk
1.25 cups white sugar
2 pinches ground cinnamon

Instructions

In a saucepan, combine water and a cinnamon stick over high heat. Bring to a boil, letting the cinnamon infuse its color and flavor for about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is fully absorbed.
Slowly pour in the whole milk, followed by the evaporated milk, into the rice mixture. Add the sugar and stir well. Cook uncovered for around 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture has reached a deliciously thickened consistency.
Serve your Arroz con Leche either warm or chilled. Before serving, lightly sprinkle each portion with ground cinnamon for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 443 kcal
Fat Content: 11 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 40 g
Sodium Content: 151 mg
Protein Content: 13 g
Cholesterol Content: 39 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 73 g
Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g