Arroz con Leche Recipe

5 steps · 28 min total

1. 01

   Simmer Cinnamon Water

   In a small pot, combine the water and cinnamon sticks. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes to really infuse the water with the cinnamon's aroma. Set the pot aside, then remove and discard the cinnamon sticks.
2. 02

   Cook Rice in Cinnamon Water

   Pour the cinnamon-infused water into a large saucepan and add the rice. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb some of the liquid.
3. 03

   Add Milk and Sugar

   Stir in the salt, butter, vanilla extract, 2 cups of milk, and sugar. Mix everything well to combine. Continue to cook, uncovered, for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally as the mixture begins to warm.
4. 04

   Simmer to Thicken

   Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining milk and the condensed milk, stirring gently with a wooden spoon to incorporate them.

   Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the rice pudding thickens to your desired consistency. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, with the rice grains softened and suspended in a creamy base.

5. 05

   Cool and Chill

   Stir the arroz con leche well, then remove it from the heat and let it cool completely at room temperature. The consistency should be very creamy. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or even better, overnight, to allow it to set and chill thoroughly.