Name: Cinnamon Coconut Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups of rice; 4 cups water; 8 cups of coconut milk; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 whole allspice berries; 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14oz); 2 cups shredded coconut (sweetened); 1/2 teaspoon salt; Ground cinnamon to taste

This is like Arroz Con Leche (rice pudding) but loaded with delicious coconut flavor. In other words…this is the Caribbean version.

I’m not a big fan of Arroz Con Leche per se. In fact, the mushy and sticky textures are not my thing. I don’t eat oatmeal, grits, polenta,etc. Even when I eat cereal with milk, I have to put it in the bowl and gulp it down in three minutes, before it loses its crunchy consistency. But with this Coconut Cinnamon Rice Pudding recipe is different. It is so creamy that it does not feel sticky at all, besides that small bits of coconut adds a very rich crunch.

Now that summer is about to end and that temperatures will go down this dessert is perfect. Even though, I personally could eat all year round. It’s Delicious!

If you follow the recipe you will have plenty to satisfy between 8-10 people. It’s perfecta to bring to a potluck, for a party with friends and family, or just as a treat enjoying a good movie on a Saturday night. What the heck…It is good at any time hahaha! Like NOW.

Enjoy!!!

4.8 from 5 votes

Cinnamon Coconut Rice

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 cups of rice
4 cups water
8 cups of coconut milk
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole allspice berries
1 can sweetened condensed milk 14oz
2 cups shredded coconut sweetened
1/2 teaspoon salt
Ground cinnamon to taste

Instructions

Place the rice in a colander and rinse under cool running water until the water runs clear.
In a large heavy pot put the rice and water. Cook on high heat for 8 minutes or until the rice is al dente.
Add the coconut milk, cinnamon, allspice and cloves. Mix well with the help of a wooden spoon. At first boil reduce heat to medium low and cook for 10 minutes.
Add sweetened condensed milk and mix well until everything is well incorporated. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir constantly to prevent the rice from sticking.
Add shredded coconut and salt and cook for 10 minutes or until the rice has a creamy consistency and most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
To serve, sprinkle with ground cinnamon on top.

Recipe Notes

This delicious dessert can be eaten warm or cold.

Comments

Cinnamon Zone says
July 20, 2017 at 4:37 am

Definitely prefer the crunchy feel that the coconut would bring to this recipe. A fabulous recipe Oriana. The photograph is beautifully done. You certainly have a good eye for making things look fantastic.
Maybelline @ Naturalmente Mamá says
August 30, 2013 at 6:56 pm
Ay mi madre!, this looks delish!
Lennie says
August 30, 2013 at 12:22 am

En Puerto Rico hacemos algo parecido. We called it Arroz con Dulce. 🙂
S. Yissele says
August 29, 2013 at 6:46 pm
Se ve delicioso y fácil de hacer! Yummy!
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Bohemian Babushka (@BBabushka) says
August 28, 2013 at 11:29 pm

Serving 8 – 10 or 2, a BB & Sweetie. ; ) My FAVORITE postre is arroz con leche and con coco??? Oh my and Oh Yeah! Gonna pin this to have it a mano- Gracias. BB2U
Coolchillmom says
August 28, 2013 at 11:00 pm
this has my taste buds craving and going crazy to have a spoonful!
Veronica Cervera says
August 28, 2013 at 10:12 pm
Nunca le he puesto coco, pero estoy segura que así me va a encantar. A mi esposo le encanta el arroz con leche, así que lo voy a sorprender. Gracias por tan buena idea.
Myrah - Coupon Mamacita says
August 28, 2013 at 8:06 pm

Nunca lo he probado con coco, suena exquisito!
Karina Fernández (@consaboraKaFe) says
August 28, 2013 at 7:00 pm

A nosotros nos encanta el arroz con leche. Agregarle coco sería exquisito.