Sweet Rice

Sweet rice, known as arroz con leche, is a lovely custard-like Mexican rice pudding with raisins, lightly flavored with cream, vanilla, and cinnamon.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 418 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 3 cups whole milk, divided
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.66666668653488 cup heavy cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water, rice, and butter to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

Whisk together 2 cups milk, sugar, egg, flour, and vanilla in a bowl; pour over cooked rice in the saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in remaining 1 cup milk, cream, raisins, and cinnamon until thoroughly mixed. Let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm or cold.