Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)

Rice pudding (arroz con leche) made the traditional Mexican way, with both whole and evaporated milk and an aromatic touch of cinnamon.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 443 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups white sugar
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups whole milk
• ½ cinnamon stick
• 2 pinches ground cinnamon
• 2 ¼ cups uncooked white rice
• 4 cups evaporated milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until cinnamon releases its color and flavor, about 5 minutes. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Gradually add whole milk to rice, then evaporated milk. Stir in sugar. Cook uncovered until sugar is dissolved and mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Serve warm or cold. Sprinkle each portion with ground cinnamon.