Arroz con Leche: A Classic Spanish Rice Pudding Recipe Made Easy
Arroz con leche is a traditional Spanish dessert made with rice, milk, and sweetened condensed milk. It is a simple and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for serving at family gatherings and holidays. The rice is cooked in water and cinnamon, then combined with milk and sweetened condensed milk to create a creamy and comforting dessert. The dish is then flavored with vanilla extract and garnished with ground cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 1 cup White rice
- 2 cups Water
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 1 Can Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla stract
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water to remove any excess starch.
- In a medium-sized pot, combine the rice, water, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.
- Remove the cinnamon stick from the pot and stir in the whole milk and sweetened condensed milk.
- Turn the heat up to medium and cook for about 10-15 minutes or until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy
- Stir in the vanilla extract and let it cool down to room temperature.
- Serve in bowls and sprinkle with ground cinnamon on top.