Arroz con Leche (Spanish Rice Pudding)
Discover the creamy and comforting delight of Arroz con Leche, a traditional Spanish rice pudding dessert made with milk, cinnamon, and sugar. Perfect for any occasion!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 294kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice medium-grain, such as Arborio or Calrose
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- peel from 1 lemon or orange avoid the white pith
- 1 Pinch salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Rinse the rice briefly under cool water and drain.
- Combine the rice, water, cinnamon stick, citrus peel, and a pinch of salt in a medium pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until most of the water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- Add the milk and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring often to prevent sticking, until the rice is very tender and the mixture thickens, 25–30 minutes.
- Stir in the sugar, keep it moving for 2–3 minutes until the sugar has dissolved.
- Remove from heat and discard the cinnamon stick and citrus peel.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving warm, or chill to serve cold. Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 0.3mg | Net Carbohydrates: 49g