Mouthwatering Sweet Rice Delight: Irresistible Recipe Reve

This sweet rice (arroz con leche) is a custard-like dessert. Everyone loves this traditional Mexican rice pudding. You might want to double the recipe!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2cupswater

  • 1cupuncooked long-grain white rice

  • 2tablespoonsunsalted butter

  • 3cupswhole milk, divided

  • cupwhite sugar

  • 1largeegg

  • 1tablespoonall-purpose flour

  • 1 ½teaspoonsvanilla extract

  • cupheavy cream

  • ½cupraisins (Optional)

  • ½teaspoonground cinnamon

Cooking Directions

  1. Bring water, rice, and butter to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

  2. Whisk together 2 cups milk, sugar, egg, flour, and vanilla in a bowl; pour over cooked rice in the saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.

  3. Stir in remaining 1 cup milk, cream, raisins, and cinnamon until thoroughly mixed. Let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories418
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
19g
24%
Saturated Fat
11g
56%
Cholesterol
90mg
30%
Sodium
76mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
54g
20%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
24g
Protein
9g
Vitamin C
0mg
2%
Calcium
181mg
14%
Iron
2mg
9%
Potassium
334mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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