Arroz con Leche is the Spanish version of the well-known rice pudding in the United States. It’s the ultimate comfort food. And almost without fail, this dessert will make you feel closer to home with every spoon, especially when served warm… so simple, but so perfect!
Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time40minutes
Total Time45minutes
Servings8servings
Calories per serving298kcal
AuthorOriana Romero
Ingredients
5cupwhole milk,warm
1 -2cinnamon sticks
2strips of lime zest
¼cupsugar
1pinch of salt
1cuprice
7ozsweetened condensed milk(half can)
1tablespoonunsalted butter
ground cinnamon to serve(to taste)
Instructions
Heat, in a medium-size heavy saucepan, over medium heat 3 cups of milk, cinnamon stick, lime zest, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, uncovered. When it starts to boil reduce the heat to low, add rice and cook for 10 - 15 more minutes or until milk is almost evaporated. Continue adding milk, stirring constantly, 1/2 cup at the time. Wait to add more milk until the liquid has been almost completely absorbed by the rice. With the last ½ cup of milk also add the condensed milk; cook for 2 -3 minutes, or until it thickens to desired consistency. Be aware that as the rice cools it thickens. Turn off the heat.
Add butter and stir to incorporate.
Let cool uncovered, until it reaches the desired temperature. You can serve it hot, warm, or cold.
Serve hot, warm, or cold sprinkled with ground cinnamon to taste.
Recipe Notes
Let the rice pudding cool completely, and if it is too thick, often it is, I add heavy cream to achieve the consistency we like, about 2 - 3 tablespoons.
Nutrition Facts
Arroz con Leche
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 98mg4%
Potassium 337mg10%
Total Carbohydrates 47g16%
Sugars 27g
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A7.3%
Vitamin C6.7%
Calcium25.5%
Iron2.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.