Chacha’s Arroz Con Leche: Cuban Rice Pudding

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 0
Chacha's Arroz Con Leche: Cuban Rice Pudding
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Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup rice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cinnamon stick
lemon zest ( optional )
1 1/2 cups water
4 1/4 cups milk
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
338
Sugar
44g
Fat
9g
Arroz con leche, also known as rice pudding, is a popular dessert in many countries including Cuba, Mexico, and Spain. This creamy dessert is made by simmering rice in milk and sugar and flavored with cinnamon, vanilla, and other spices. The end result is a deliciously sweet and creamy pudding that can be enjoyed warm or chilled. In Cuban culture, this dessert is often served at special events and family gatherings.

Instructions

1.In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring rice, vanilla, cinnamon stick, lemon zest (optional) and water to a boil.
2.Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
3.Add milk, sugar and salt and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring constantly until mixture thickens.
4.Remove cinnamon stick and stir in ground cinnamon.
5.Serve pudding warm, or refrigerate for at least 2 hours and serve chilled.

PROS

This creamy Cuban rice pudding is easy to make and absolutely delicious.

The combination of cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon zest creates a unique flavor profile that is sure to delight your taste buds.

CONS

Arroz con leche is high in sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

This recipe takes some time and effort to make, but the end result is well worth it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed in moderation as a treat.
While it contains a lot of sugar, the dish also provides calcium and other essential nutrients from the milk.
The cinnamon and lemon zest add antioxidants to the dish and have been linked to reducing inflammation and aiding with digestion.

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