Mexico / Desserts

Arroz con leche

Name: Arroz con leche
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 90 g white rice; 250 ml water; 600 ml milk; 45 g sugar; 1 small cinnamon stick; 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

A gently simmered rice pudding with cinnamon and milk.

Prep10 min

Cook35 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Combine rice, water and cinnamon in a saucepan. Simmer until most water is absorbed.
Add milk and simmer gently, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until rice is fully tender.
Stir in sugar and vanilla and cook until creamy, adding a little milk if necessary.
Remove cinnamon. Serve warm, or cool promptly in shallow containers and refrigerate.

A little kitchen note

The pudding thickens as it cools. Avoid a hard boil, which can scorch milk on the pan.

Allergen notes

Milk. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

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A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 223 kcal
Protein: 6.6 g
Carbs: 37.0 g
Fat: 5.3 g
Fibre: 0.4 g
Total sugar: 19.3 g
Sodium: 68 mg

Approximate generic ingredient estimates, not verified nutrition labels. Includes quantified optional ingredients; unquantified “as needed” salt, oils or garnishes may be excluded. Brands, substitutions, portions and cooking change values. Nutrition stays per portion when batch quantities are scaled. How we estimate nutrition

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