Pumpkin Arroz Con Leche (Dairy-Free Option)
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Pumpkin Arroz Con Leche (Dairy-Free Option)
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This Pumpkin Arroz Con Leche is an autumn-inspired version of the classic Mexican arroz con leche. This recipe brings all the creamy, comforting texture of the traditional dessert, with a seasonal twist of pumpkin and warm spices that makes it perfect for fall. Easy to make and with a dairy-free option, it’s a versatile dessert that’s great for the holidays or a cozy night in.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 large ceylon cinnamon stick or 2 medium
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup milk whole, 2% or almond milk
- 8 ounces piloncillo or 6 tablespoons of granulated sugar, or coconut sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice or 2-3 whole cloves, see notes
- 12 ounces evaporated milk or coconut evaporated milk
Instructions
- Add 3 cups of water to a medium pot. Bring to a boil.
- Add cinnamon stick and boil for 5 minutes.
- Add one cup of white long-grain rice. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix in the milk, salt, pumpkin spice, and piloncillo (or sugar).
- Mix in the pumpkin puree.
- Stir frequently and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is soft. If you are using piloncillo, stir every 5 minutes to help the piloncillo dissolve completely.
- Mix in one can of evaporated milk and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir to dissolve any film of milk that forms on the top.
- Taste for sweetness. If you would like it sweeter, add a tablespoon or two of sugar or grate some piloncillo and add it in.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Discard the cinnamon sticks.
- Serve warm in cups or bowls or refrigerate for an hour and serve cold.
- Before serving, add more milk if you would like it creamier.
Notes
- Cloves: Instead of mixing in pumpkin spice, you can add 2-3 whole cloves to the water along with the cinnamon sticks for a more traditional and subtle spice flavor.
- Dairy-Free: For a dairy-free option use only almond milk instead of the whole and evaporated milks, or a mix of almond milk and coconut evaporated milk.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving
Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
20.8g
(7%)
Protein
5.1g
(10%)
Fat
4.3g
(7%)
Saturated Fat
2.6g
(13%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
140mg
(6%)
Potassium
178mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
10.4g
(21%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20.8g | 7% |
| Protein | 5.1g | 10% |
| Fat | 4.3g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 10.4g | 21% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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