Sweet Rice

Description

Often called Arroz con Leche, this is a sweet custard-like pudding. I haven’t had a single person not love this traditional Mexican rice pudding. You might want to double the recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup raisins (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Bring the rice
  2. butter
  3. and water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low
  4. cover
  5. and simmer until the rice is tender
  6. and the liquid has been absorbed
  7. 20 to 25 minutes.
  8. Whisk together 2 cups of milk
  9. flour
  10. sugar
  11. egg
  12. and vanilla extract in a bowl
  13. and pour the milk mixture over the cooked rice. Stir to combine
  14. and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in 1 cup whole milk
  15. the cream
  16. raisins
  17. and cinnamon until thoroughly mixed
  18. and allow to cool for a few minutes. Serve warm or cold.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 6

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