Mexican Arroz Con Leche
Arroz con Leche (or Mexican Rice Pudding) is a creamy and decadent dessert. It captivates with its velvety texture, aromatic cinnamon, and a delightful hint of vanilla.
Servings: 8
Calories: 364kcal
Ingredients
- water (enough to rinse the rice)
- 1 cup white rice
- 4 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star of anise whole
- 2 cups milk
- 1 can evaporated milk (4 ounces)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (7 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup raisins
- ground cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in water.
- To a large stockpot, add the rice, 4 cups water, cinnamon stick, and anise.
- Cover and cook for 12-14 minutes over medium heat.
- Most of the liquid should have evaporated.
- If not, cook for a few more minute until most of the liquid is gone. Be careful not to burn.
- Discard the cinnamon sticks and anise.
- Add milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, raisins, and vanilla to the rice pot.
- Stir to mix.
- Bring to a simmer on low-medium heat.
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- Turn heat off.
- Serve and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
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Notes
Some people add orange rind or lemon peel to the rice while it's cooking. That's totally optional.
Don't have evaporated milk? Use more regular milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 1mg