Horchata Recipe
User Reviews
3.8
Horchata Recipe
Description
The Horchata Recipe blends soaked rice, whole milk, and sweetened condensed milk with cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamon, creating a smooth, creamy drink. Rice is first soaked and then blended to release its starches, giving the drink a rich, silky body. Cinnamon imparts a gentle warming spice balanced by the milky sweetness. The mixture is chilled to allow flavors to meld and refreshingly served over ice. This recipe yields a flavorful, dairy-based drink with a balanced sweetness and a comforting cinnamon note.
Horchata pairs well as a cooling counterpart to spicy dishes or can be enjoyed simply as a sweet beverage during warm days. Its creamy texture and subtle cinnamon spice make it versatile for various meal settings or casual refreshment.
For adjustments, the sweetened condensed milk amount can be halved for a less sweet drink. Almond milk may substitute whole milk for a dairy-free option, and if the horchata is too thick, adding cold water helps thin it. Store the drink in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rice
- 1 can 14oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup milk whole
- 5 cups water hot
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 1 ground cinnamon add to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add the rice, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon sticks.
- Pour hot water into the mixture and stir until the sweetened condensed milk dissolves.
- Allow mixture to come to room temperature. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap then refrigerate the mixture for a minimum of 2 hours. Refrigerate up to 12 hours for a more concentrated flavor.
- Uncover the mixture. Remove the cinnamon sticks and discard.
- Strain the mixture to separate the rice. Reserve the liquid.
- Add the rice and 1.5 cups of the strained liquid to your blender. Blend for 3 minutes until the rice is liquefied.
- Strain the blended rice back into the reserved liquid. Blend the horchata mixture again if the mixture is gritty.
- Serve over ice with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
- Reduce sweetened condensed milk by half if a less sweet horchata is preferred.
- Substitute almond milk for whole milk to make a dairy-free version.
- If the drink is too thick, stir in additional cold water to reach desired consistency.
- Store horchata refrigerated and consume within 2 days for best flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 610 oz. cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 89g | 30% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 51g | 102% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.8
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