Arroz con Leche Recipe

Name: Arroz con Leche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup short- or medium-grain rice; 2 cups water; 3 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 large piece canela; 1/2 vanilla bean, scraped, or 2 long strips lime or lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup sugar; 3/4 cup dark raisins (optional); Freshly ground, toasted canela, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

1 cup short- or medium-grain rice
2 cups water
3 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 large piece canela
1/2 vanilla bean, scraped, or 2 long strips lime or lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup dark raisins (optional)
Freshly ground, toasted canela, for sprinkling

1
Combine the rice and water in a pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.
2
Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water is almost gone and you can see the bottom of the pot when scraped with a spoon, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the milk, cream, canela, vanilla bean with the pod, and the salt.
4
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally so it doesnt stick to the bottom.
5
Add the sugar, adjust the heat to maintain a constant soft simmer, and cook until the rice is soft, 20 to 30 minutes.
6
Add the raisins and cook for about 5 minutes longer.
7
Remove from the heat, discard the vanilla pod and the canela, and allow to cool.
8
(You can place a layer of plastic wrap directly on top to prevent a skin from forming.)
9
Scoop into bowls, sprinkle the ground canela on top, and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup short- or medium-grain rice, 2 cups water, 3 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Arroz con Leche falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Arroz con Leche

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