Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)
This traditional Mexican arroz con leche is a creamy rice pudding made with whole milk and evaporated milk, sweetened with sugar and gently scented with cinnamon. Serve it warm or chilled as a comforting dessert, with a little ground cinnamon sprinkled over the top.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 27
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine water and 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. Add rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- 2
Gradually add whole milk to the rice, then add evaporated milk. Stir in sugar. Cook uncovered until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Serve warm or cold. Sprinkle each portion with ground cinnamon.
- 4
Serve warm or cold. Sprinkle each serving with ground cinnamon.
- Calories 460.02 kcal High 23%
- Protein 13.11 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 80.11 g 29%
- Total Fat 9.76 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 5.29 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 31.18 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 136.56 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.88 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 43.38 g --
- Added Sugars 3.96 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 352.08 mg Good Source 27%
- Iron 1.22 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 406.49 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 37.05 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 3.13 mcg Moderate 16%
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 460.02 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 460.02 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.
- Is Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding) healthy?
- Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding) has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 460.02 calories and 13.11 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 136.56 mg (6% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.29 g (26% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.96 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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