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Arroz con Dulce (Rice Pudding Recipe)
Arroz con Dulce is a delicious Puerto Rican rice pudding that combines creamy rice with the rich flavors of coconut, clove, cinnamon, and ginger, making it the perfect easy dessert!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Soaking Rice
4 hrs
Servings: 8
Calories: 314 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Puerto Rican
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups short or medium grain rice soaked in water at least 4 hours or overnight, drained
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 inch knob fresh ginger lightly smashed
- 6 whole cloves
- 2 cans 13.5 oz coconut milk
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 can 15 oz coconut cream
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white or brown sugar optional, adjust to taste for sweetness
- For Garnish. Ground cinnamon, coconut flakes
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, add 2.5 cups water with cinnamon sticks, grated ginger, and cloves. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Strain the water into a heavy bottomed pot and heat to high heat. Add the coconut milk, and raisins. Bring to a boil.
- Add the rice and return to a boil. Stir and cook 5 minutes, until the liquid thickens and starts to evaporate.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the liquid thickens and you can see the rice, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the coconut cream, nutmeg, salt, vanilla extract, and optional sugar. Continue to cook, stirring often to avoid burning at the bottom of the pot, until the rice cooks through and becomes nice and creamy, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Refrigerate the rice pudding to cool before serving.
- To serve, scoop into small bowls or cups and dust with ground cinnamon and coconut flakes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
314kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
561mg
(23%)
Potassium
459mg
(13%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 561mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 459mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.