Spanish Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche)
Creamy rice pudding simmered in milk, flavored with cinnamon and citrus.
This classic Spanish dessert, Arroz con Leche, is rice slowly cooked in milk until tender, then sweetened and spiced.
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Ingredients
- Lemon Zest - 1 tsp
- Rice - 80 g
- Milk - 500 ml
- Sugar - 100 g
- Vanilla Extract - 5 ml
- Cinnamon - 1 piece
Directions
Step 1
Rinse rice under cold water until clear.
Step 2
In a saucepan, combine rice, milk, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest; bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 3
Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until rice is tender and mixture thickens (20–25 minutes).
Step 4
Remove cinnamon stick and lemon zest.
Step 5
Stir in sugar and vanilla extract; cook 2 more minutes.
Step 6
Divide into bowls, let cool, then chill before serving.
Cook's Notes
Use short‑grain rice for creamier texture and adjust sweetness to taste.
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