Sweet Rice

Often called Arroz con Leche, this is a sweet custard-like pudding. I haven't had a single person not love this traditional Mexican rice pudding. You might want to double the recipe!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 418 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup raisins (Optional)
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup whole milk
• ⅔ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring the rice, butter, and water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

Whisk together 2 cups of milk, flour, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a bowl, and pour the milk mixture over the cooked rice. Stir to combine, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in 1 cup whole milk, the cream, raisins, and cinnamon until thoroughly mixed, and allow to cool for a few minutes. Serve warm or cold.