How to Make Arroz Con Leche: Mexican Rice Pudding Recipe

Rice pudding
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  • 30 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins,
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yield: 2 Cups (Serves 2-4)
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By Chelsie Kenyon

Updated 05/05/17

A thick and creamy rice pudding dessert with the added texture and flavor of raisins and cinnamon.

What You'll Need

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup rice, short or medium grain
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup raisins, soaked in warm water to soften
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • butter for topping *optional

How to Make It

Bring whole milk and water to a slow simmer in a large pot, over medium/low heat. Stir in rice, add in cinnamon sticks and barely simmer, uncovered, until rice is softened which should be about 20-30 minutes. Stir occasionally. When rice is soft, remove cinnamon sticks and stir in condensed milk, vanilla, salt and raisins. Return to a slight simmer and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice has a pudding-like consistency.

Serve hot, topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon or butter.

Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
Calories 678
Total Fat 15 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Unsaturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 52 mg
Sodium 213 mg
Carbohydrates 120 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Protein 18 g
(The nutrition information on our recipes is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. Individual results may vary.)