Arroz Con Leche Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

rice pudding finished with caramelized sugar

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Ingredients

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1
Rinse the Rice
In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.
2
Cook the Rice
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
3
Add Milk and Ingredients
Stir in the whole milk, 3 tablespoons of sugar, cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the cooked rice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy (about 20-25 minutes).
4
Remove from Heat
Once thickened, remove the saucepan from heat. Discard the cinnamon stick and let the pudding cool slightly.

5
Prepare the Caramel
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of water. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
6
Cook the Caramel
Allow the mixture to boil without stirring until it turns a golden amber color, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.
7
Drizzle over Pudding
Carefully pour the caramel over the cooled rice pudding. Let it sit for a few minutes to set before serving.