Mexican Rice Pudding: 5 Secrets to the Creamiest Arroz con Leche!
This Mexican Rice Pudding recipe, or Arroz con Leche, is creamy, comforting, and packed with cinnamon flavor. Learn the 5 secrets to making the best version!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Long Grain Rice rinsed
- 6 cups Milk whole milk recommended
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 cinnamon stick Mexican Cinnamon Stick
- 0.75 cup Sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, water, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
- Add the milk, sugar, and salt to the saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the pudding has thickened to your desired consistency. Stir frequently during the last 10 minutes to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Remove the cinnamon stick.
- Serve warm or chilled. Garnish with ground cinnamon, if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use evaporated milk or sweetened condensed milk in place of some of the whole milk.