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Arroz con Leche Recipe

Arroz con Leche Recipe

50 minHardDessert
VegetarianGluten-free

Ingredients

Serves 4

Method

  1. 1

    In a small pot, add water and cinnamon sticks, bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.

    10:00
  2. 2

    Set aside and discard cinnamon sticks.

  3. 3

    Place the rice and the cinnamon water in a large saucepan, over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes.

    05:00
  4. 4

    Add salt, butter, vanilla extract, 2 cups of milk, and sugar.

  5. 5

    Stir well to mix and cook uncovered for approximately 15 minutes.

    15:00
  6. 6

    Reduce heat to medium low.

  7. 7

    Add the remaining milk and condensed milk.

  8. 8

    Stir with a wooden spoon.

  9. 9

    Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the rice pudding thickens to desire consistency.

    60:00
  10. 10

    Stir well and remove from heat, and let it cool at room temperature.

  11. 11

    The consistency should be very creamy.

  12. 12

    Refrigerate for a least 1 hour or overnight.

    60:00

Source: original recipe