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Arroz con Leche

SUBMITTED BY: gatorgrl PHOTO BY: Darryl

"This Arroz con Leche is the Cuban version of rice pudding. It's richer and sweeter than regular rice pudding. Being Cuban myself, I prefer this version of this delicious dessert to any other. Before serving, sprinkle with cinnamon or garnish with a cinnamon stick, for flare."
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups short grain rice
  • 1 (1/4 inch x 3 inch) strip lime peel
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tablespoons anise seed, crushed
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup raisins (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine 2 1/4 cups of water, rice, and lime peel in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
  2. While the rice is cooking, combine 1/2 cup of water, the cinnamon stick, and anise in another saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a low boil for 3 minutes, then remove saucepan from stove. Strain flavored water into a bowl and set aside, discarding cinnamon stick and anise pieces.
  3. After rice has simmered for 20 minutes, carefully remove the lime peel with a slotted spoon, and over low heat, gradually stir evaporated milk and condensed milk into the rice. Mix in the cinnamon and anise-flavored water, vanilla, and salt. Add raisins, if desired. Continue to stir until the mixture thickens, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  4. If the pudding is too watery after 10 minutes, turn up heat to medium-low and stir continuously. When pudding reaches desired consistency, remove from heat and pour into individual dishes, or a large bowl. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2007 by selina777
I thought this was really good, though I next time I will used more condensed milk for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2008 by DaniaD
I made this last night and it is delicious. Its sweeter than what I'm used to so i might used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2007 by Ileana
EXCELLENT! Just like my grandmother use to make. I am also Cuban, and I have been searching... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by Darryl
Absolutely delicious. I like my rice pudding thick, so I reduced it a little more than... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2007 by LisaJoy
Excellent, authentic-tasting recipe. Reminded me of arroz con leche I've eaten in Peru. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by BEKLIGHT
I live in Mexico. I served this to our seminary students over the Christmas holiday. They... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2007 by Karina
Mmmm... Que RICO!!! This rice pudding was creamy, delicious, and simple. I omitted the lemon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2008 by Joe
Like all other cooks, we change what we may. I replaced cloves for the anise seeds. Great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2008 by Kristy
I am cuban and I have made this recipe a couple of times already... but I always feel like its... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by tigergibb