Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)
This Mexican rice pudding simmers tender rice in cinnamon-infused water before being enriched with whole and evaporated milk for a silky texture and warm spice. Sweet and aromatic, Arroz con Leche is comforting served warm on a cool evening or chilled as a nostalgic dessert, finished with a dusting of cinnamon.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Combine the water and the cinnamon stick in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until the cinnamon releases its color and flavor, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Gradually pour in the whole milk to the rice, then add the evaporated milk. Stir in the sugar. Cook uncovered until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Serve warm or cold. Sprinkle each serving with ground cinnamon.
- Calories 460.39 kcal High
- Protein 13.11 g Good Source
- Carbs 80.21 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.76 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.29 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 31.19 mg Moderate
- Sodium 136.58 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.99 g Moderate
- Sugar 43.37 g High
- Added Sugar 3.96 g Moderate
- Calcium 359.43 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.22 mg Low Source
- Potassium 407.12 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 37.06 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 2.92 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding) is a Mexican breakfast recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cinnamon Sticks, Evaporated Milk, Ground Cinnamon, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 460.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)?
- It is a Mexican pudding recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding) made of?
- The main ingredients are Cinnamon Sticks, Evaporated Milk, Ground Cinnamon, Sugar, Water. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 460.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
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