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September 16, 2025
Sweet Rice Recipe
Sweet rice creates a custard-like dessert that represents traditional Mexican rice pudding everyone absolutely loves for its comforting, creamy texture and warming flavors. This beloved Mexican dessert transforms simple rice into elegant comfort food through gentle cooking with milk and aromatic spices. The custard-like consistency and sweet flavors make this perfect for satisfying dessert cravings while honoring Mexican culinary traditions.
This sweet rice (arroz con leche) is a custard-like dessert. Everyone loves this traditional Mexican rice pudding. You might want to double the recipe!
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups whole milk, divided
⅓ cup white sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
⅔ cup heavy cream
½ cup raisins (Optional)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
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.
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.
Stir in remaining 1 cup milk, cream, raisins, and cinnamon until thoroughly mixed. Let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 418 | Calories |
| 19g | Fat |
| 54g | Carbs |
| 9g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 418 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 19g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 11g | 56% |
| Cholesterol 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium 76mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate 54g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 24g | |
| Protein 9g | 17% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 181mg | 14% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 334mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
