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Arroz con Leche

Prep time
5 minutes PT5M
Cook time
45 minutes PT45M
Yield
8 servings
Difficulty
1 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Arroz con Leche

This delicious, rice-based dessert can be served warm or chilled depending on your taste. Just note, it thickens as it cools!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • Zest of 1 lemon or lime
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 can (14 ounces) Nestlé La Lechera Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon, for garnish

Preparation

Rinse rice until water used runs clear, then drain.

Combine rice, water, cinnamon sticks, and zest in a medium, heavy-bottomed sauce pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, until water is absorbed.

Add whole milk and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 20–25 minutes, until thickened.

Reduce heat, then add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Stir constantly for 5 minutes, then remove cinnamon sticks.

To serve, transfer rice to a bowl or serving dish and dust with ground cinnamon. Serve warm or chilled.