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A serving bowl of warm rice pudding sits on the white marble cooktop, sprinkled with ground cinnamon for garnish. The dish is ready to be enjoyed, served warm or cold.

Arroz Con Leche Recipe

Arroz con leche is a creamy, comforting rice pudding made with milk, cinnamon, and sweetened condensed milk. Serve it warm or cold for a delightful treat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 515 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Measuring Cups
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • Serving bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 3-inch long cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and the cinnamon sticks over high heat.
    A medium saucepan on the white marble cooktop contains 2 cups of water and two cinnamon sticks inside. The saucepan is heating over high heat, preparing to bring the water to a boil to infuse it with cinnamon flavor.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the water with cinnamon flavor.
  • Add 1 cup of uncooked white rice, bring back to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
    Uncooked white rice is being added to the saucepan on the white marble cooktop. The mixture is brought back to a boil, then covered and simmered until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in whole milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk, cooking uncovered over medium heat until thickened to your desired consistency, about 15-20 minutes.
    Whole milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk are being stirred into the saucepan with tender rice on the white marble cooktop. The mixture is cooked uncovered over medium heat, thickening for about 15-20 minutes
  • Serve warm or cold, and sprinkle each portion with ground cinnamon.
    A serving bowl of warm rice pudding sits on the white marble cooktop, sprinkled with ground cinnamon for garnish. The dish is ready to be enjoyed, served warm or cold.