Arroz con Leche (Latin Rice Pudding)
Arroz con Leche (Latin Rice Pudding) is creamy and lightly sweet, with warm cinnamon infusing each spoonful. Tender grains of rice simmer in milk until lush and comforting, perfect for serving warm on a cool evening or chilled as a simple dessert. Its gentle spice and silky texture make it a timeless treat for family gatherings or after-dinner indulgence.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Arroz con Leche (Latin Rice Pudding), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 73
- Heart Health
- 33
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the water and the rice in a bowl; soak for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Bring the water and the rice to a boil in a saucepan; lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 3
Stir the milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and salt into the rice; simmer until thick and pudding-like, about 20 minutes. Discard the cinnamon stick before serving.
- Calories 178.63 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 6.0 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 38.52 g 14%
- Total Fat 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.05 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 53.55 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.94 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 11.21 g --
- Added Sugars 3.32 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 152.02 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 0.94 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 173.9 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 65.5 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.22 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Arroz con Leche (Latin Rice Pudding) is a Colombian breakfast recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cinnamon Sticks, Milk, Powdered Sugar, and Salt. Each serving provides about 178.63 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Arroz con Leche (Latin Rice Pudding)?
- It is a Colombian pudding recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Arroz con Leche (Latin Rice Pudding) made of?
- The main ingredients are Cinnamon Sticks, Milk, Powdered Sugar, Salt, Water. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Arroz con Leche (Latin Rice Pudding)?
- Explore these Colombian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Arroz con Leche (Latin Rice Pudding)?
- About 50 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 178.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Arroz con Leche (Latin Rice Pudding) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Arroz con Leche (Latin Rice Pudding) healthy?
- Arroz con Leche (Latin Rice Pudding) has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 178.63 calories and 6.0 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 3.32 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Gluten, 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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