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
- 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
- Protein 6.0 g Moderate
- Carbs 38.52 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.09 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.04 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 3.05 mg Low Source
- Sodium 53.55 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.94 g Low Source
- Sugar 11.21 g High
- Added Sugar 3.32 g Moderate
- Calcium 152.02 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.94 mg Low Source
- Potassium 173.9 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 65.5 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.11 mcg Low Source
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 (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.
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