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Easy Arroz con Leche Recipe

Easy Arroz con Leche Recipe

Arroz con Leche is a traditional Latin dessert featuring creamy rice pudding spiced with cinnamon and infused with vanilla.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup short-grain white rice such as Arborio or Calrose
  • 4 cups whole milk can substitute with 2% for a lighter version
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Once the mixture comes to a simmer, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the mixture thickens, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and discard the cinnamon stick. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Serve warm, sprinkled with ground cinnamon, or chill and serve cold.

Notes

You can customize with raisins or a dash of nutmeg for additional flavor.