CHACHA'S ARROZ CON LECHE: CUBAN RICE PUDDING

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Chacha's Arroz Con Leche: Cuban Rice Pudding image

Growing up, my aunt ChaCha cooked 6 nights a week for 6-8 people. She used traditional Cuban recipes, made EVERYTHING from scratch and bought everything fresh. This is my all time favorite dish.

Provided by Chef Chessie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup rice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cinnamon stick
lemon zest (optional)
1 1/2 cups water
4 1/4 cups milk
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Boil rice, lemon zest, vanilla & cinnamon stick in water until rice is soft.
  • Add milk, salt, and sugar.
  • Cook over medium flame stirring occasionally until it thickens (about 1 hour).
  • Turn over into a Pyrex-type dish & powder with cinnamon.
  • I leave zest & cinnamon stick in the dish and serve around it as it continues to put out flavor.
  • Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.2, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 184, Carbohydrate 54.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 33.4, Protein 6.8

Ismail IF
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This arroz con leche is a must-try for any rice pudding lover. It's simply the best!


Cha Soto
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I love the versatility of this recipe. I've added different fruits and nuts to it, and it always turns out delicious.


Jose Manuel
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This arroz con leche is the perfect dessert for a warm summer night. It's light and refreshing.


Opo Opo
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


carl griffiths
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This arroz con leche is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook. I highly recommend it!


Iqra Fayyaz
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I've tried several arroz con leche recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess.


Ayoade Quadri
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I love that this recipe uses evaporated milk. It gives the pudding a rich and creamy texture.


santosh purkuti
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This arroz con leche is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Kumar Dhiraj Garuda
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I'm not usually a fan of rice pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Chilli Goller
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This is the best arroz con leche I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Stetson Eze
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


sharvae love
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This arroz con leche is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a pot and let it simmer.


sam sal
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I love the addition of raisins and almonds in this recipe. They add a nice texture and flavor to the pudding.


Ataullah Jan MKd
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a hit with my family and friends.


SufiyanNadeem Legend
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This arroz con leche is the perfect comfort food. It's creamy, sweet, and has just the right amount of cinnamon. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.