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Arroz con Leche
Arroz con Leche (Mexican rice pudding) is a comforting, creamy, and delicious Mexican dessert made with only 6 ingredients!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 (about
Calories: 242 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Optional toppings: ground cinnamon, chopped nuts, raisins
Instructions
- Combine the water, rice, cinnamon sticks, and salt in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the milk and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring often until thickened.
- Serve warm or refrigerate for 2 hours and serve cold.
- Garnish with ground cinnamon, chopped nuts, or raisins if desired.
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Notes
- Milk: Whole or 2% milk is recommended. I don't recommend using skim/nonfat milk. This recipe has not been tested using a milk alternative like almond, soy, oat, or cashew milk, though I'm sure it would work!
- Mix-ins: If you'd like to add in a mix-in like raisins or other dried fruit, I recommend adding it when you add in the milk.
- Storage + Freezing: It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-6 days. You can also freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Just be aware that the texture may change slightly when reheated.
- Reheating: It is best reheated in a pot on the stove or in a bowl in the microwave. You may need to add a splash of milk or water since it will have thickened in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/8th of recipe - about 1/2 cup
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
133mg
(6%)
Potassium
196mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
123IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
159mg
(16%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8(about
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8th of recipe - about 1/2 cup | |
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 133mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 123IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.