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Creamy Arroz con Leche Recipe Easy Homemade Mexican Rice Pudding

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A comforting and creamy Mexican rice pudding simmered slowly with cinnamon and sweetened condensed milk, delivering a silky smooth texture and nostalgic flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200g) long-grain white rice
  • 4 cups (960ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Zest of 1 small lemon
  • 1/4 cup (40g) raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine mesh strainer until water runs clear. Drain well. (5 minutes)
  2. In a medium saucepan, warm 4 cups whole milk with the cinnamon stick over medium heat until it just starts to simmer, but do not boil. (5-7 minutes)
  3. Stir in the rinsed rice, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low and cook gently, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Cook until rice is tender and mixture thickens, about 25-30 minutes.
  4. Taste the rice after about 20 minutes to check tenderness. Add a splash of milk if mixture thickens too much before rice is tender. Stir continuously to avoid scorching.
  5. Remove the cinnamon stick. Stir in 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Continue cooking and stirring for another 5 minutes.
  6. Add 1/4 cup raisins if using, stir to combine, and let them plump for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Serve warm or chilled as preferred. (10 minutes cooling)

Notes

Keep heat low and stir frequently to prevent scorching and ensure creamy texture. Add milk if pudding thickens too much before rice is tender. Sweetened condensed milk adds richness and sweetness; for a lighter version, substitute with evaporated milk plus sugar. For dairy-free, use coconut milk and coconut cream. Pudding thickens when chilled; stir in milk before reheating.

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