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cuban rice pudding with ground cinnamon sprinkled on top
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Arroz Con Leche Recipe (Cuban-Style Rice Pudding)

An easy-to-make and deliciously creamy arroz con leche (rice pudding) made Cuban-style with sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, and lemon zest!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Cuban
Keyword: arroz con leche, arroz con leche recipe, cuban arroz con leche, cuban rice pudding, rice pudding recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 393kcal
Author: Jamie Silva

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!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 64.6g | Protein: 10.8g | Fat: 10.5g | Saturated Fat: 6.4g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 52.9g | Calcium: 270mg | Iron: 0.9mg