There is something about Fridays that I really love. Even now that I work from home and weekends have lost all meaning, Fridays still feel like they are the end something long and tiring call week. Oh lovely lazy winter weekends. Is there anything better than that?
To celebrate Fridays I am going to post dessert recipes starting today. And what a better way to start this new tradition than with a Mexican classic that is enjoyed by young and old, rich and poor, pious and sinners. I am talking about Arroz con leche, rice pudding for the rest of the world.
Arroz con leche
Printable version
Makes 6-8 servings
Prep time: 0
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Method: Boil
For this recipe you will need:
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 ½ cup water
- 1-2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 cup regular milk
- ½ cup raisins
- ground cinnamon
Preparation:
- In a medium sized pot cook rice in 1½ cups of water with cinnamon sticks over medium heat.
- When most of the water has evaporated, add condensed, evaporated and regular milk and stir gently.
- Stir constantly and keep an eye on it. Milk tends to boil over the minute you turn your back on it. I know because it happens to me every freaking time.
- Cook for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Take the cinnamon sticks out and stir in raisins.
- Serve with some ground cinnamon on top.
Arroz con leche thickens when it cools down so make sure to use enough milk. I like arroz con leche when it is warm, but you can eat it cold. My mom even uses it as a filling for empanadas. She uses less milk and refrigerates it so it is really thick before baking the empanadas. For a twist on this recipe, stir in a shot of rum or brandy before serving it. That will be a winner in your next party, not on a kid’s party though, unless you live in Mexico and kids are used to eating desserts with a twist. I will talk about rompope (an alcoholic drink for kids) some other time.
Buen provecho!
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Peter
Mmmm…give me rice pudding in any shape or form…delicious with the condensed milk.
Allen
I work from home too and know what you mean about Fridays, there’s still something about them. This looks great — anything with condensed milk is good in my book
Peter
Ben, I’ve seen this method using condensed milk…I luv it!
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Katie
mmmmmm, looks like risotto for dessert! I’ve never had rice pudding but this looks really, really good. I would definitely throw in the rum if I made this!!
chriesi
Yummy. Delish.
LaRue
I love rice pudding. I haven’t made it for quite a while. I will have to try this one. thank you.
kellypea
One of my favorites! My mom used to make it all the time when I was growing up. Mmmm…dessert for my little Oscar party tomorrow with my boys?
Syrie
Wow! Looks great. I am off to Oaxaca in three weeks. I can’t wait! I hope I get to eat lots of this.
iVY
One of my favourites, I love cinnamon but I have never tried it with raisins. Sounds delicious
Emiline
I’m looking forward to dessert Fridays! I love my sugar.
I also love rice pudding. Why isn’t is more popular? It’s so good. Sometimes I buy it from the store-Cozy Shack. Don’t tell anyone.
Tempered Woman
YES! I love how you are always cooking up great memories from my childhood. It was my Basque grandfather who use to make this tho. He went the whole milk route. I never thought to use condensed milk but YUM totally makes sense. Great post!
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núria
Hey Ben, arroz con leche is also a classic here!!!!! But I’m not a fan of it… ohhhh, just too sweet for me.
I DO LOVE the picture!!!!!
FlaNboyantEats
This is soo funny! I just made this last night! and took some pics… Maybe I’ll post it next week…
Something about Monday’s!
Rebecca
Delicious, easy recipe! However, you were very right about the boiling over, one moment away and it boilied over! Keep a good eye on it!
kitchen gansta
uh.. def. tryin this tomorrow looks like it will hit the spot after a blont
Elaine Kitchell
Thanks for this recipe. I have been looking for one similar to what the fabulous central american cooks at work used to make for us — this looks like it. Can’t wait to try it right now!
cerebrus189
This recipe was delicious and brought back so many good memories from my childhood. I gave it to my kids and they absolutely loved it! Thank you!
Miriam
I tried this recipe and its really good, the only thing i have to say is to make sure the rice is fully cooked before you put the milks in.
I learned that the hard way.
marge
yummy
Goosey
Oh em cheese-itz! Just let me say, iv been craving Arroz con leche for years! My mom always used to make it for us when i was young, but now that she's past away, i miss the smell and warmth that comes from it. THANKS so much for posting the recipe, it really brought me back.
Maria
Hi, this looks really yummy!! I love arroz con leche, especially my mom’s! It’s so warm and comforting for the fall and I love it as a dessert with a lighter meal. Thanks for sharing – I reblogged this on my tumblr blog http://www.mexfoodrecipes.com with a link to you. Check out my blog for other fabulous Mexican food recipes! Have a great day, Maria