Rice Pudding -- Mexican Style, Arroz Con Leche Recipe

Name: Rice Pudding -- Mexican Style, Arroz Con Leche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice (155 g); 3 cups water; 3 inches cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon very fine julienne strips lime peel (optional); 1 pinch salt; 4 cups milk (or for richer pudding substitute 1 can of evaporated milk and add enough regular milk to equal 4 cup); 1 egg; 1 1/2 cups sugar, to taste (375g); 1/3 cup raisins (60 g); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup long-grain white rice (155 g)
3 cups water
3 inches cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon very fine julienne strips lime peel (optional)
1 pinch salt
4 cups milk (or for richer pudding substitute 1 can of evaporated milk and add enough regular milk to equal 4 cup)
1 egg
1 1/2 cups sugar, to taste (375g)
1/3 cup raisins (60 g)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Place the rice in a large saucepan with the water, cinnamon, lime peel and salt.
2
Bring to a boil; lower the heat and cook, covered, until most of the water has been absorbed.
3
Beat an egg into the milk.
4
Stir in the milk, egg mixture and sugar, stirring constantly, over low heat until the mixture thickens.
5
Add the raisins and vanilla and cook for 2 minutes.
6
Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 to 20 minutes.
7
Transfer to a platter or individual bowls and refrigerate.
8
Garnish with ground cinnamon if desired.

832

kcal

Calories

Fat

185

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup long-grain white rice (155 g), 3 cups water, 3 inches cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon very fine julienne strips lime peel (optional), and more.

Yes, Rice Pudding -- Mexican Style, 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.

Rice Pudding -- Mexican Style, Arroz Con Leche

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