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How to Make the Most Delicious Arroz Con Leche (Rice Pudding)

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Inside: Keep reading to learn how to make an extra creamy, Mexican-style Arroz Con Leche that everyone will love!

Arroz con Leche, or rice pudding, is an authentic Mexican recipe that is sweet and smooth. If you master the steps to make this delicious dessert, you will come to realize that rice is not only good as a savory meal, but also as a sweet one.

Today I am going to share the secrets about how to make a delicious, yet easy arroz con leche that I learned from my abuelita.

easy arroz con leche with sweetened condensed milk.

This rice pudding (arroz con leche) is absolutely delicious and extra creamy. Check out the recipe now!

A little while back, we had guests coming to our house for dinner, and even though we had planned everything in advance, the day got away from me and we had to change the menu at the last minute. Fortunately, dessert was an easy decision, because I knew that I could make this amazing arroz con leche, which is commonly translated to “rice pudding” in English.

Main Dishes That Go Great With Arroz Con Leche

This recipe is a great option for dessert, and it goes great with some of these other Mexican favorites:

  • Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Tacos
  • Tinga Tostadas
  • Tacos Al Pastor
  • Barbacoa Tacos
  • Shrimp Ceviche Mexican Style Ceviche Recipe

This recipe is very important to me because it always brings back some of my favorite memories of growing up near my abuelita’s ranch in Mexico. She was the most amazing cook, and she always snuck me into the kitchen to help her. Sometimes that meant that I was just licking bowls, but it was always a great time.

I always loved observing her while she cooked and listening to all of the great stories she told me about when she was growing up. I definitely learned so much about life and being a good person from her during the time we shared in the kitchen!

Whenever she cooked rice pudding, we all waited anxiously for it to be done so that we could enjoy it.

Secrets From My Abuela For Making The Best Arroz Con Leche

  1. TIP 1: Toast the Cinnamon Sticks and Cloves First.  My abuelita always started by lightly toasting the cinnamon sticks and two or three cloves until there was a delicious aroma in the air. I still use this trick to this day and it makes a big difference in this recipe. Arroz con leche adding the cinnamon and cloves
  2. TIP 2: Add Evaporated Milk to the Water when Cooking the Rice. After toasting the cinnamon and cloves, my abuelita taught me to add not only water, but also evaporated milk with the rice, so that it could cook together and so that all of the flavors could combine perfectly. arroz con leche with evaporated milk and cooked rice
  3. TIP 3: Use Sweetened Condensed Milk And Liquid Coffee Creamer. It is common to use sweetened condensed milk in arroz con leche, but my Abuela taught me that adding some liquid coffee creamer can add a perfect amount of sweetness and creaminess that everyone loves. Arroz con leche with sweetened condensed milk and liquid coffee creamer
  4. TIP 4: Make It With Love. All of the other tips I have mentioned have to do with the ingredients and how you prepare them. However, one of the most important lessons I ever learned from my Abuela was to make everything with love. Making it with love means that you take your time with every step, keeping your family in friends that will be enjoying it in mind.

How Do You Serve Arroz Con Leche?

After you finish making the base of this arroz con leche, it is time to make it look pretty. I always like to serve it in glass bowls and topped with cinnamon and fresh fruit. Other cultures prepare rice pudding in different ways, but this is my favorite. You can add almonds, raisins, or any fresh fruit that you have on hand. No matter how you serve it, I am sure that you will enjoy it.

If you try this recipe and love it, please come back and let me know in the comments below. And as always, if it was good, don’t forget to leave a 5-star review!

 

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Extra Creamy Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche)

Arroz con leche (rice pudding) is one of the easiest and most delicious Mexican desserts. 
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: arroz con leche, dessert, rice pudding
Servings: 5 Cups
Calories: 512kcal
Author: Charbel Barker

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups of long grain white rice
  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 cups of milk
  • 1 cup of evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • 1 sweetened condensed milk
  • 32 oz French Vanilla Liquid Coffee Creamer
  • 4 egg yolks beaten
  • 3 sticks of cinnamon
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest optional

Instructions

  • Begin by toasting the cinnamon sticks and cloves until you can begin to smell them.
  • Add the water, evaporated milk, rice, milk, and butter and cook over medium high heat.
  • Bring to a boil and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the rice is cooked through and liquid is almost completely evaporated (20-30 minutes).
  • Set aside.
  • In a separate pot, combine the Coffee-Mate Liquid Creamer with the La Lechera sweetened condensed milk and stir well. Bring to a boil for two minutes and add the egg yolks, stirring rapidly with a whisk.
  • Let boil for two additional minutes until it has thickened.
  • Add this mixture to the rice mixture and stir well.
  • Add raisins, nuts, or fruit.
  • Serve hot or cold!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 495IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 302mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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Comments

  1. Mayra Rodriguez - Estilo Familiar says

    September 23, 2016 at 6:55 am

    Great post and yummy desert! #client

    Reply
  2. Maria says

    November 24, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    Why the egg yolks?

    Reply
    • Anonymous says

      April 19, 2020 at 10:03 am

      I dont think the egg yolks are needed.

  3. Christine Juhnke says

    January 7, 2017 at 11:17 am

    When do you take out the cinnamon sticks and cloves or do they dissolve while cooking?

    Reply
    • Charbel Barker says

      January 13, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      Hi! You should take it out shortly after the water begins to boil. Thanks for pointing that out. I will update the instructions. Have a great day!

  4. Cora marquez says

    November 9, 2017 at 5:24 am

    Why the egg yolks?

    Reply
    • Charbel Barker says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:37 am

      The main purpose is to provide extra richness, and it also acts as a thickening agent. Good luck!

  5. Kevin says

    November 8, 2018 at 10:11 pm

    How much coffee creamer do i add? I is not specified or may just missed it 🙂

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    November 8, 2018 at 10:28 pm

    How much of the creamer do i use? Thank you!

    Reply
  7. Leilani Rector says

    December 28, 2018 at 7:11 pm

    I am always eager to try different recipes so when I came across this recipe i knew i had found the golden ticket My family & I are just cant get enough of your abuelitas creamy arroz con leche!!! The creamer is like the icing on a cake as for the eggs it’s very different but delicious! Although I’m not sure what the eggs do? But I just love it Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

    —-Quick question tho-when doing the egg do I put it in with the creamer or with the rice then add the the creamer and stuff?

    Reply
  8. Xtine says

    February 3, 2019 at 11:41 pm

    I have tried so many different recipes but Your recipe was delicious. A small tip; I added the cloves onto the skin of an orange peel at the last 5 minutes before I turned it off, it was so easy to find the cloves, I just pulled out the orange peel and they all came out. I agree with your grandma, cook all things with “Love” they just taste better

    Reply
    • Jorge says

      March 31, 2020 at 1:32 am

      Great recipe but had to use half and half. Taste real good and have enoigh for everyone.

  9. Terese says

    December 27, 2019 at 12:03 pm

    I would give this 10 ⭐️ If I could! It is THAT good!

    Reply
  10. Kendra says

    December 29, 2019 at 4:25 pm

    I was the star for our Mexican Christmas meal this year because I made this!! I did not want to use the creamer, so I just replaced it with milk, but everyone said it was the best they had tried! Thank you!

    Reply
  11. Marly says

    March 16, 2020 at 11:08 pm

    Sounds delicious and will make it but not with the coffee creamer. That stuff is garbage.

    Reply
  12. Sonya says

    September 17, 2020 at 5:50 pm

    The thought of using creamer is awful, I substituted it with powdered milk and it was delicious. Excellent recipe. Only 4 stars for the creamer…

    Reply

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