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Rice Pudding (Arroz Con Leche)
Deliciously creamy rice pudding (arroz con leche) is a no fail EASY one pot recipe with minimal ingredients and only 3 steps! Find out how to make old fashioned rice pudding right at home with our popular family recipe. It gets rave reviews from everyone we serve it to.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 serves
Calories: 344 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 cups milk full fat, low fat or skim
- 1 cup medium grain rice
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup raisins or sultanas, optional
- ½ cup condensed milk optional
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter optional
Instructions
- Combine the milk, rice, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and raisins (sultanas) in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, mixing occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally while scraping the base and sides of the pan with a wooden spoon, until thick and creamy (about 15-20 minutes).
- Once rice is soft and cooked through, mix in the condensed milk and butter. Add ¼ cup extra milk ONLY if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Pour the rice among serving bowls; sprinkle with extra ground cinnamon (or cinnamon sugar), and raisins (or sultanas). Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Do not use cooked rice for this recipe! We start from scratch to ensure a creamier texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
344kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
96mg
(4%)
Potassium
410mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
436IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
288mg
(29%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8serves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 96mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 436IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 288mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.