5 from 18 votes
Arroz con Leche Recipe
Arroz con Leche is a creamy rice pudding made by slowly cooking long grain rice with whole milk, evaporated and condensed milk, cinnamon, and orange peel, resulting in a rich and smooth dessert. The gentle simmering and addition of vanilla extract provide warmth and subtle citrus notes, balanced by the sweetness from the condensed milk. It can be served warm or chilled and is traditionally garnished with ground cinnamon, making it versatile for different preferences or occasions.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
220 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups long grain rice
- 3 cups milk whole
- 1 cinnamon stick
- orange peel of 1
- 1 evaporated milk 12 ounces, can
- 1 sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces, can
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Add the rice. Whole milk, cinnamon stick, and orange peel to a large pot and boil over high heat while stirring occasionally.
- Stir the mixture, add on a lid, and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Next, pour in the evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk.
- Cook the mixture over low heat while frequently stirring until it becomes thick.
- Finish by stirring in vanilla extract.
- Serve the arroz con leche warm or chilled and garnish with ground cinnamon.
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Notes
- This pudding can be prepared up to three days ahead and stored refrigerated for up to five days.
- Freezing is not recommended as it affects texture.
- Vanilla extract can be substituted with a split vanilla bean added during initial cooking for deeper flavor.
- Optional add-ins like raisins, currants, or nuts complement the dessert.
- To cool quickly, spread the pudding on a sheet tray before refrigeration.
Nutrition Information
Calories
220kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
49mg
(2%)
Potassium
233mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
168mg
(17%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.