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Pumpkin Arroz Con Leche (Dairy-Free Option)

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 141 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. Add 3 cups of water to a medium pot. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add cinnamon stick and boil for 5 minutes.
  3. Add one cup of white long-grain rice. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Mix in the milk, salt, pumpkin spice, and piloncillo (or sugar).
  5. Mix in the pumpkin puree.
  6. 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.
  7. Mix in one can of evaporated milk and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir to dissolve any film of milk that forms on the top.
  8. Taste for sweetness. If you would like it sweeter, add a tablespoon or two of sugar or grate some piloncillo and add it in.
  9. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Discard the cinnamon sticks.
  10. Serve warm in cups or bowls or refrigerate for an hour and serve cold.
  11. 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

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

% 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.