Mexican Rice Pudding (Arroz Con Leche) Recipe

Name: Mexican Rice Pudding (Arroz Con Leche)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Water; 1 stick Cinnamon; 1 piece (2-inch Size) Lime Zest; 1 cup Rice; 1 quart Milk; 3/4 cups Sugar; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 4 Egg Yolks; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1/4 cups Raisins; Ground Cinnamon, For Garnish

Servings: persons

2 cups Water
1 stick Cinnamon
1 piece (2-inch Size) Lime Zest
1 cup Rice
1 quart Milk
3/4 cups Sugar
1/4 teaspoons Salt
4 Egg Yolks
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/4 cups Raisins
Ground Cinnamon, For Garnish

1
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add cinnamon stick, lime zest, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add rice and return to a boil. Cover and cook or about 20 minutes. The water should be absorbed and the rice should be tender. If the rice is uncooked but there is no water left, add some more water.
2
Add milk, sugar, salt and simmer until the liquid starts to thicken, for 20-25 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick and lime zest.
3
Beat egg yolks in a bowl, stirring in the vanilla and adding few tablespoons of the hot rice. Add this mixture back to the rice. Add raisins, reserving a few for garnish. Serve sprinkled with ground cinnamon and reserved raisins.

549

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Water, 1 stick Cinnamon, 1 piece (2-inch Size) Lime Zest, 1 cup Rice, and more.

Yes, Mexican Rice Pudding (Arroz Con Leche) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mexican Rice Pudding (Arroz Con Leche)

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