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posted by Amy Johnsonon December 10, 2013 (updated Feb 11, 2019) 12 comments »
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If you’re a rice pudding fan, this Arroz Con Leche recipe is one to try.
Rice puddings are popular around the world, and this Spanish version is easy. While the ingredients and preparation are straightforward, the results couldn’t be more satisfying. It really is a comfort food dessert in my book, especially when served still warm on a chilly night. The aromas of cinnamon and vanilla with a hint of lemon, all mingled with the rice and milk … so simple, but so perfect!
Arroz Con Leche can be enjoyed right away (once cooled a bit), or make ahead and serve well-chilled. This makes for an easy dessert to make ahead if you’re entertaining or hosting a dinner party. With a dusting of cinnamon and/or nutmeg it would be the perfect ending to the evening.
Arroz Con Leche Recipe
Arroz Con Leche Recipe
Yield: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Additional Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
An easy dessert to make ahead for entertaining or a dinner party.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup short grain rice, such as Arborio, pearl or Valencia
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cinnamon, Stick
- 1 quart (4 cups) milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- optional: ground cinnamon and/or nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- Place rice, water and cinnamon stick in medium saucepan. Bring to boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, bring milk, sugar and vanilla to simmer in large saucepan on medium heat. Stir in cooked rice and cinnamon stick. Cook 45 minutes or until mixture is thick and creamy, stirring occasionally. Remove cinnamon stick. Stir in lemon peel. Pour rice pudding into large bowl. (Pudding will thicken as it cools.) Place plastic wrap directly on surface of rice pudding. Cool slightly.
- Serve slightly cooled, or refrigerate 3 hours or overnight until well chilled.
Notes
Recipe from McCormick.
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originally published on December 10, 2013 (last updated Feb 11, 2019)
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12 comments on “Arroz Con Leche Recipe”
Michal Davis —Reply
Me gusta el postre! Pero el postre tiene demasiado dulce. Bien trabajo!
Brenda Harris —Reply
I love rice pudding and I love this recipe. I have been making this recipe often for 3 years. It is a company pleaser every time.
Amy Johnson —
Brenda, I agree! It is a crowd pleaser.
Alex —Reply
Don’t see how many servings this makes. 1/2 a cup of rice seems like so little. How many people does his serve?
Big al —
I also want to know this
Melina —
Alex and big al it depends what measumrment o the cup you are using.
Vanessa M Suarez —Reply
Thanks for sharing such a quick and easy recipe to follow along too! I am making it right now! Yum!
Monica —Reply
This arroz con leche is absolutely delicious!! I didn’t have any lemon on hand and only did 1/4 sugar.. my new favorite! Thanks 😊
Cat —Reply
Best recipe ever for rice pudding! So creamy ..yum.Thank you Amy.
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