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Arroz con Leche Recipe

Arroz con leche is a traditional Latin American style rice pudding. This dessert recipe is simple to make and feeds a crowd.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 441 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: South American

Ingredients

  • 2 cup rice white, long grain
  • 8 cups milk whole
  • 2 ticks cinnamon
  • 1 cup raisins optional
  • ½ cup rum optional for soaking raisins
  • 1 orange rind optional, 2-3 inch strips
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla

Instructions

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  1. Place the rice in a fine mesh strainer and rice until the water runs clear.
  2. In a large pot on medium heat add the milk, cinnamon sticks and rice. You can add the orange rind if you like at this point too. Continue heating and stirring until the rice is soft, approximately 1 hour. You can stir less in the beginning, every few minutes and more or constantly once the rice is soft toward the end.
  3. While the rice is simmering you can soak the raisins in the rum. Pour just enough rum to cover them, about ½ cup. Microwave for 30 seconds to warm them and allow better absorption of the rum. This step is optional.
  4. Once the rice is very soft, remove the cinnamon sticks, orange rinds and pour in the evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk. Add the pinch of salt and vanilla.
  5. If you soaked the raisins in rum, pour them into a strainer. (Save the rum for your next cocktail. Trust me!) Add the raisins to the rice. Continue to cook until it is creamy and has a soft yogurt-like consistency.
  6. Serve in small bowls with a sprinkle of cinnamon and if you like some slivered almonds.

Notes

  • Reheating instructions:  Place the desired amount in a bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.  Add a little milk, stir then heat again. Repeat until you have the desired consistency and temperature. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 441kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 150mg (6%) Potassium 558mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 424IU (8%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 371mg (37%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 441

% Daily Value*

Calories 441kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 150mg 6%
Potassium 558mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 424IU 8%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 371mg 37%
Iron 1mg 6%

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