Description
Creamy Colombian arroz con leche delights dessert enthusiasts with its rich, comforting blend of rice, milk, and cinnamon. Sweet memories of grandma’s kitchen dance on your palate, inviting pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Liquid Base:
- 2 1/2 cups water
Seasoning and Toppings:
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Ground cinnamon (optional)
- Chopped nuts (optional)
- Raisins (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, merge water, rice, cinnamon sticks, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for approximately 15 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
- Gently incorporate milk and sugar into the cooked rice mixture. Elevate heat to create a gentle boil, then lower temperature and allow to simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent scorching.
- Monitor the consistency, ensuring the pudding thickens and becomes creamy. Remove cinnamon sticks during this process.
- Once the texture transforms into a luxurious, velvety pudding, transfer to serving dishes. Enjoy warm immediately or refrigerate for 2 hours to create a chilled dessert.
- Optional: Garnish with ground cinnamon, raisins, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of condensed milk before serving to enhance flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Swap white rice for brown rice to boost fiber and create a nuttier flavor profile.
- Use plant-based milk like almond or coconut for a dairy-free version that keeps the creamy texture.
- Control sugar levels by using alternative sweeteners like honey or stevia for a healthier dessert option.
- Enhance the traditional recipe by adding vanilla extract or raisins during the final simmering stage for extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 112 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg