Arroz con Leche Recipe

Name: Arroz con Leche Recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup Rice; 4 Cinnamon Stick; 2 cups Water; 4 cups Milk; Pinch Salt; 2 tablespoons Butter; 2 tablespoons Vanilla Extract; 1 cup Sugar; 12 ounces Condensed Milk

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Here is a straightforward way to make Arroz con Leche Recipe at home, with a clear ingredient list and step-by-step instructions you can follow without guesswork. Sweet without being heavy, it works just as well for an afternoon treat as for dessert. Scroll down for the ingredients, the step-by-step method, and answers to the questions we get asked most about it.

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Level Medium

Ingredients

1 cup Rice
4 Cinnamon Stick
2 cup Water
4 cup Milk
Salt
2 tbsp Butter
2 tbsp Vanilla Extract
1 cup Sugar
12 oz Condensed Milk

Method

In a small pot, add water and cinnamon sticks, bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Set aside and discard cinnamon sticks.
Place the rice and the cinnamon water in a large saucepan, over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes.
Add salt, butter, vanilla extract, 2 cups of milk, and sugar. Stir well to mix and cook uncovered for approximately 15 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium low. Add the remaining milk and condensed milk. Stir with a wooden spoon. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the rice pudding thickens to desire consistency.
Stir well and remove from heat, and let it cool at room temperature. The consistency should be very creamy. Refrigerate for a least 1 hour or overnight.

Tips for the best Arroz con Leche Recipe

Use a kitchen scale for the dry ingredients if you have one — baking is less forgiving than cooking.
Do not crowd the pan. Cook in batches if needed so everything browns instead of steaming.
Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 9 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
Rest the finished dish for a few minutes before serving — it lets the flavours settle and the texture firm up.

Variations

Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.

Serving ideas

Dust with icing sugar just before serving and pair with coffee or tea.

Storage

Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make Arroz con Leche Recipe ahead of time?

You can prep all the ingredients a day ahead and keep them covered in the fridge, then cook just before serving for the best texture.

What can I substitute for rice?

Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.

Is this Arroz con Leche Recipe recipe medium to make?

It is rated medium: 9 ingredients and 5 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.

Recipe data via TheMealDB — source