Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)

A comforting and creamy Mexican rice pudding flavored with cinnamon and vanilla. This recipe is easy to customize with your favorite toppings like raisins or toasted nuts.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes

Calories

395 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.67/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

0.5cupLong-grain white rice(Rinsed well)

£0.15

2cupsWater

1stickCinnamon stick

£0.25

4cupsWhole milk

£1.20

1can (12 oz)Evaporated milk

£1.00

0.5can (14 oz)Condensed milk

£1.00

1teaspoonVanilla extract

£0.15

as neededGround cinnamon(For garnish)

£0.05

0.3cupRaisins(Optional, for garnish)

£0.20

Total Cost

£4.00

£0.67 per serving

Instructions

1.
Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
2.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
4.
Remove the cinnamon stick. Stir in the whole milk, evaporated milk, and condensed milk.
5.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Continue to simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened to your desired consistency.
6.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
7.
Ladle the arroz con leche into serving bowls. Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and raisins (if using).
8.
Serve warm or chilled.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

395 kcal / 1653 kJ

Carbs

53g

20% of RDA

Fat

16g

23% of RDA

Protein

11g

22% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1 g

3% of RDA

Sugar

41 g

46% of RDA

Sodium

135 mg

6% of RDA

Saturated Fat

10 g

50% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of lower-fat options.

If you prefer a sweeter pudding, add more condensed milk to taste.

Adjust the cooking time to achieve your desired consistency. For a thicker pudding, simmer for a longer period of time.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Equipment

Saucepan

Measuring cups and spoons

Wooden spoon

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