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Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)

A thick and creamy rice pudding served for breakfast or dessert with warm flavors of cinnamon and plump raisins.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Steeping
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 28 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 216 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 to 5 whole cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup long-grain rice
  • ¾ cup evaporated milk
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for sprinkling when serving

Instructions

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  1. Over high heat, bring the water to a boil with the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and salt.
  2. Remove from the heat and cover. Steep for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves and discard. Add rice and over medium heat boil for 20 minutes.
  4. Add the evaporated milk, condensed milk, and raisins and continue to cook over low heat for about 5 minutes. Stir gently but be careful not to stir too much so rice doesn’t get mushy.
  5. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Notes

  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freezing is not recommended.
  • Reheat arroz con leche in a pot on the stove or in a microwave-safe bowl. You may need to add a splash of water or milk since it will thicken in the fridge.
  • Optional Variations:
  • Optional Variations:
  • : For a warm and silky beverage version of arroz con leche, simply transfer it to a blender and purée until smooth.
  • : Also known as arroz con leche de coco, this naturally vegan tropical-flavored version is popular in Puerto Rico. To make it, swap in canned full-fat coconut milk for the evaporated milk and use canned vegan sweetened condensed milk, preferably made from coconut milk to double down on the tropical flavor.
  • : Feel free to add a split vanilla bean or about a teaspoon of vanilla extract or paste. You can also opt to use almond extract for more of an amaretto vibe if you prefer.
  • Use canned full-fat coconut milk instead of evaporated milk. The coconut flavor is delicious in this application! Alternatively, you may be able to source vegan evaporated milk alongside sweetened condensed coconut or oat milk at your grocery store.
  • Arroz con Leche can be served hot or cold, for breakfast or dessert.
  • Refrigerate: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freezing is not recommended.
  • Reheat: Reheat arroz con leche in a pot on the stove or in a microwave-safe bowl. You may need to add a splash of water or milk since it will thicken in the fridge.
  • Atole de Arroz: For a warm and silky beverage version of arroz con leche, simply transfer it to a blender and purée until smooth.
  • Arroz con Dulce: Also known as arroz con leche de coco, this naturally vegan tropical-flavored version is popular in Puerto Rico. To make it, swap in canned full-fat coconut milk for the evaporated milk and use canned vegan sweetened condensed milk, preferably made from coconut milk to double down on the tropical flavor.
  • Vanilla or Almond Rice Pudding: Feel free to add a split vanilla bean or about a teaspoon of vanilla extract or paste. You can also opt to use almond extract for more of an amaretto vibe if you prefer.
  • Vegan Arroz con Leche: Use canned full-fat coconut milk instead of evaporated milk. The coconut flavor is delicious in this application! Alternatively, you may be able to source vegan evaporated milk alongside sweetened condensed coconut or oat milk at your grocery store.

Nutrition Information

Calories 216kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 135mg (6%) Potassium 313mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 108IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 149mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 216

% Daily Value*

Calories 216kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 135mg 6%
Potassium 313mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 108IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 149mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.