Spanish Rice Pudding

Delight your taste buds with the comforting sweetness of Spanish Rice Pudding, or "Arroz con Leche," a traditional dessert that combines simple ingredients into a creamy masterpiece. This recipe starts with medium-grain rice simmered to perfection in a blend of whole milk and sugar, enhanced with aromatic cinnamon and a hint of vanilla. A touch of lemon zest adds a zesty brightness, making this pudding irresistibly fragrant and flavorful. Slow-cooked to a luscious consistency and finished with a dash of ground cinnamon, this classic Spanish treat is perfect whether served warm or chilled. Easy to prepare and made with pantry staples, this dish is ideal for satisfying dessert cravings or impressing guests with a taste of authentic Spanish cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup White rice (medium-grain)
• 2 cups Water
• 4 cups Whole milk
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest (from one lemon, finely grated)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water to remove excess starch until the water runs clear.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt to a boil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed most of the water.

Step 4

Stir in the milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest. Increase the heat to medium-low and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir frequently to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened to a creamy consistency.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and take out the cinnamon stick. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 7

Let the rice pudding cool slightly before serving. If desired, sprinkle ground cinnamon on top for garnish.

Step 8

Serve warm or cold in individual bowls or cups. Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1337.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1450.7

Total Fat 31.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 117.1mg	0%
Sodium 964.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 255.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g	0%
Total Sugars 197.9g
Protein 37.4g	0%

Vitamin D 429.4IU	0%
Calcium 1264.6mg	0%
Iron 0.7mg	0%
Potassium 1564.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.6%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 70.2%