Best 7 Arroz Con Leche Spanish Rice Pudding Recipes

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Arroz con leche is a traditional Spanish rice pudding that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a creamy and sweet dish that is perfect for any occasion. The main ingredients in arroz con leche are rice, milk, sugar, and cinnamon. However, there are many different variations of the recipe that can include other ingredients such as eggs, raisins, and almonds. Arroz con leche is typically served chilled, but it can also be enjoyed warm.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ARROZ CON LECHE (MEXICAN RICE PUDDING)



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Rice pudding (arroz con leche) made the traditional Mexican way, with both whole and evaporated milk and an aromatic touch of cinnamon.

Provided by rorozco

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water
½ cinnamon stick
2 ¼ cups uncooked white rice
4 cups whole milk
4 cups evaporated milk
1 ¼ cups white sugar
2 pinches ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine water and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until cinnamon releases its color and flavor, about 5 minutes. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Gradually add whole milk to rice, then evaporated milk. Stir in sugar. Cook uncovered until sugar is dissolved and mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve warm or cold. Sprinkle each portion with ground cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.2 calories, Carbohydrate 73.1 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 150.8 mg, Sugar 39.6 g

SPANISH ARROZ CON LECHE RECIPE



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This creamy Spanish arroz con leche recipe is my mother-in-law's favorite. It's Spanish rice pudding done right!

Provided by Lauren Aloise

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup of short grain rice (Arroz Bomba is what I use in Spain but Arborio also works well.)
1-2 wide slices of lemon rind
1 stick of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1 pinch of salt
4 ¼ cups of whole milk ((1 liter) you can substitute non-dairy milks if desired )
Sugar to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice under cold water and then put it in a saucepan over a medium heat, just barely covered with water (you could also cover it with milk for even creamier arroz con leche).
  • Add the cinnamon stick and lemon rind. Stir continually until all of the water is absorbed.
  • Add milk about ½ cup at a time, stirring each time until all is absorbed. Continue adding up to the whole liter of milk, stirring continuously.
  • When is seems creamy enough, taste to make sure the texture of the rice is correct. Some prefer it al dente and others like it very cooked (almost mushy).
  • When it is to your liking, turn off the heat and add a pinch of salt and dash of cinnamon. Then, add the sugar a few tablespoons at a time until it is sweet enough for you. Enjoy warm or let cool.
  • Sprinkle a bit more cinnamon on top to decorate!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.48 kcal, Carbohydrate 51.38 g, Protein 11.25 g, Fat 8.45 g, SaturatedFat 4.75 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 119.74 mg, Fiber 1.49 g, Sugar 13.82 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ARROZ CON LECHE (SPANISH RICE PUDDING)



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Make and share this Arroz Con Leche (Spanish Rice Pudding) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups milk
1 cinnamon stick
3 slices lemon rind
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup short-grain white rice
3 medium egg yolks, beaten
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, slowly bring the milk, cinnamon stick, strips of lemon rind, and salt to a boil. With a slotted spoon, remove the cinnamon and lemon rind. Stir in the rice and egg yolks, reduce the heat, and allow the rice to simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • When the rice is soft, add the sugar and butter and combine well. Pour the mixture into a serving dish, sprinkle with nutmeg, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.6, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 189.2, Sodium 186.1, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 16.9, Protein 7.6

MEXICAN RICE PUDDING ("ARROZ CON LECHE")



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     dessert

Time 43m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 cups water
1 cup long-grain white rice
One 4-inch cinnamon stick
One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
One 14-ounce can condensed milk
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup golden raisins
Ground cinnamon, for dusting

Steps:

  • Put the water, rice, and cinnamon stick in a medium-size heavy saucepan set over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, uncovered, and cook until the rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Strain out the liquid, discard the cinnamon and reserve the rice. Return the rice to the saucepan. Stir in the evaporated milk, condensed milk, and whole milk. Continue cooking over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook, uncovered, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick, about 20 minutes. Add the raisins, and stir well. Transfer the pudding to a serving bowl. Dust the top of the pudding with ground cinnamon and serve.

ARROZ CON LECHE (RICE PUDDING)



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Sweet and simple, this arroz con leche recipe is real comfort food in any language. You'll love the warm raisin and cinnamon flavors. It's great served cold, too. -Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons raisins

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the water, rice and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed., Stir in milk and raisins. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until thick and creamy, stirring frequently. Discard cinnamon. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ARROZ CON LECHE (RICE PUDDING)



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Guatemalan version of rice pudding. Serve hot or cold.

Provided by CookieJar

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes     Rice Pudding Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 ½ cups milk
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt
1 cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Combine water and rice in a bowl. Let soak, at least 30 minutes.
  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Stir milk, sugar, salt, and cinnamon stick into the saucepan. Simmer until thick and the consistency of pudding, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 239.4 mg, Sugar 9 g

MOTHER-IN-LAW'S RICE PUDDING (ARROZ CON LECHE)



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This recipe is perfect if you need to make a relatively economical dessert for a crowd. I got it from my husband, who was born and raised in Peru. This is how his mother has always made arroz con leche, and it's the only recipe for it that I have ever seen that includes cloves and shredded coconut. These ingredients make it extra special, to judge by the compliments I get when I make it. And since the cinnamon and cloves are added while the rice is cooking, it makes the house smell good, too. (Special instructions included for picky eaters or those allergic to coconut and/or raisins.)

Provided by CatlingMex

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups uncooked long grain white rice (not instant or quick cooking)
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup shredded coconut
2/3 cup raisins (more or less, to taste)
2 cups sugar (approximately, adjust to taste, can use either white or brown sugar or a combination of both)

Steps:

  • In a large kettle, boil the rice, cinnamon, and cloves in about 3 liters of water for 40 minutes or until cooked and very soft. (If it gets too thick and sticky before cooking has finished, add boiling water.).
  • Remove from stove. Stir in all the remaining ingredients, mixing well.
  • Taste to test for sweetness; this tastes sweeter warm than it will cold, so allow for that.
  • Pour into individual dessert dishes or disposable cups.
  • Eat while still warm (not hot), or refrigerate and eat cold. This dessert keeps well, refrigerated, for a few days, though some liquid will separate out on the top after a day or two; just stir it back into the rice before eating.
  • If you have picky or allergic eaters who don't do raisins and/or coconut but you don't want to omit these ingredients, just leave them out at first, when you are mixing the remaining ingredients into the cooked rice. Pour out portions for the special people, then mix in the "offending" ingredients with the remaining rice and serve the rest. If you are sure to mark which portions are "with" and which are "without," you can make everyone happy. :-).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.7, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 9.3, Sodium 43, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 28.1, Protein 4

Tips:

  • Use high-quality, short-grain rice for a creamy and smooth texture.
  • Soak the rice in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking to reduce cooking time and improve texture.
  • Use whole milk or a combination of whole milk and evaporated milk for a richer flavor and creamier texture.
  • Add sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon to taste. You can also add other spices like nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom for a more complex flavor.
  • Cook the rice pudding over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, to prevent scorching.
  • Cover the rice pudding while cooking to help it cook evenly and prevent a skin from forming on top.
  • Let the rice pudding cool slightly before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the rice pudding warm or cold, topped with ground cinnamon, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Arroz con leche is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a popular dish in many Spanish-speaking countries and is often served at special occasions. With its creamy texture, sweet flavor, and aromatic spices, arroz con leche is a surefire crowd-pleaser. Whether you are looking for a comforting dessert to warm you up on a cold night or a refreshing treat to cool you down on a hot day, arroz con leche is the perfect choice.

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