Instant Pot Mexican Rice Pudding Recipe (Arroz Con Leche)
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4.8
Instant Pot Mexican Rice Pudding Recipe (Arroz Con Leche)
Description
This recipe uses an Instant Pot to cook long-grain white rice with milk, water, sugar, and salt under pressure for 20 minutes, creating a creamy base. The rice being rinsed beforehand helps prevent excessive starch. After natural pressure release and quick release, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla are mixed in for sweetness and creaminess.
The pudding can be served warm or chilled, topped with cinnamon which complements the sweetened condensed milk and milk’s richness. The addition of chopped pecans and raisins is optional but provides texture and added traditional flavor notes commonly found in arroz con leche.
Using the Instant Pot reduces the active cooking time and prevents frequent stirring, yielding a consistently cooked, thick pudding. Serving it in individual dishes or a single serving dish is typical. This version focuses on a simple preparation with room for optional mix-ins.
Ingredients
Add BEFORE Pressure Cooking
- 2 cups milk (whole milk preferred)
- 1-1/4 cups water
- 2 Tablespoons. granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (rinsed)
Add AFTER Pressure Cooking
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup pecans optional, chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the milk, water, sugar, and salt into the Instant Pot and then add the rinsed rice.
- Close and lock the lid. Move the seal to the "Sealing" position.
- Press "Porridge." (It will take a few minutes for the Instant Pot to come up to the pressure level before it starts to cook.)
- After it has finished cooking for 20 minutes, let the Instant Pot release pressure naturally for about 10 minutes and then do a quick release.
- After the pressure valve has dropped, open the lid and pour in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Stir until combined.
- Spoon the Mexican Rice Pudding into a serving dish and top it with cinnamon and chopped pecans.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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