Arroz con Leche (Cinnamon Rice Pudding)
DessertCosta Rica

Arroz con LecheCinnamon Rice Pudding

A creamy rice pudding slowly cooked with milk, cinnamon, and sweetened condensed milk, then finished with raisins and vanilla for a comforting dessert.

Prep

10m

Cook

50m

Serves

6

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
495kcal

Calories

13g

Protein

12g

Fat

85g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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6
  • 180g
    White Rice (rinsed)
  • 500ml
    Water
  • 1.2l
    Whole Milk
  • 250ml
    Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 80g
    Brown Sugar
  • 2pcs
    Cinnamon Stick
  • 8ml
    Vanilla Extract
  • 60g
    Raisin
  • 2g
    Salt

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Method

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5 steps
  1. 01

    Combine the white rice and water in a pot and simmer until the rice is partly cooked.

  2. 02

    Add the whole milk and cinnamon sticks, then cook gently over low heat, stirring often so the rice does not catch on the bottom.

  3. 03

    When the rice is soft and the mixture has thickened, stir in the brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, raisins, and salt.

  4. 04

    Continue cooking gently until the pudding is creamy and the grains are fully tender.

  5. 05

    Remove the cinnamon sticks, stir in the vanilla extract, and let the pudding cool slightly before serving.

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