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cuban rice pudding with ground cinnamon sprinkled on top

Arroz Con Leche Recipe (Cuban-Style Rice Pudding)

4.19 from 49 votes
Author: Jamie Silva
An easy-to-make and deliciously creamy arroz con leche (rice pudding) made Cuban-style with sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, and lemon zest!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Cuban
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • Zest from one lemon
  • 1  cinnamon stick
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, add the rice with water, lemon zest and cinnamon stick. Cook until the rice is soft, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove the cinnamon stick and drain off any excess water. (Most of the water should be absorbed into the rice.) Place saucepan back on the stove.
  • Add milk, condensed milk, salt, and vanilla extract to rice and cook over low heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally until thick, for about 1 hour.
  • Remove from heat. Serve, sprinkle with ground cinnamon and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 393 kcalCarbohydrates: 64.6 gProtein: 10.8 gFat: 10.5 gSaturated Fat: 6.4 gCholesterol: 38 mgSodium: 245 mgPotassium: 466 mgFiber: 0.2 gSugar: 52.9 gCalcium: 270 mgIron: 0.9 mg
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