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Best Arroz con Leche Recipe

Best Arroz con Leche Recipe

Creamy Latin-style rice pudding made with milk, cinnamon, and vanilla.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional garnish: ground cinnamon or raisins

Instructions
 

  • Simmer rice with water and cinnamon.
  • Add milk and cook until creamy.
  • Stir in condensed milk and vanilla.
  • Adjust consistency and rest.
  • Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • Stir frequently
  • Use low heat
  • Add milk when reheating
  • Thickens as it cools