Mexican Rice Pudding or Arroz con Leche is rich, creamy and gluten-free. Delicious as dessert and as an anytime snack!
Rice is a staple ingredient in my kitchen. Not only is it my trusted side dish, I also use it extensively in making cakes and delicacies.
One of my favorite ways to enjoy rice is Arroz con Leche or Mexican rice pudding. Creamy, cinnamony, and generously studded with juicy raisins, it makes for an amazing gluten-free dessert or anytime snack.
Tips on How to Make Mexican Rice Pudding:
- Make sure to fully combine the egg with the milk before adding to the hot pot of rice and not to cook the pudding on high heat to keep from scrambling the eggs.
- The pudding is ready when the mixture coats the back of a spoon. It will be a little loose when taken off heat but will thicken nicely as it cools.
Mexican Rice Pudding or Arroz con Leche is rich, creamy and gluten-free. Delicious as dessert and as an anytime snack!
Course: Dessert
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 3 cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon to taste
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, combine rice, water, cinnamon sticks, and salt. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and cook until liquid is absorbed.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and evaporated milk until blended. Add to the pot of rice.
- Add sugar. Continue to cook, stirring regularly, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Add raisins and vanilla extract. Stir until dispersed. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool. To serve, ladle into bowls and sprinkle with ground cinnamon to taste.
Notes
Adapted from: Food
Nutrition Information
Serving: 271g, Calories: 310kcal, Carbohydrates: 58.9g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 5.5g, Saturated Fat: 3.1g, Cholesterol: 39mg, Sodium: 128mg, Potassium: 276mg, Fiber: 0.7g, Sugar: 382g, Vitamin A: 150IU, Vitamin C: 1.7mg, Calcium: 220mg, Iron: 1.4mg
“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”
Elena says
I have to try this tonight. It looks super delicious and easy to make.
Lalaine says
Exactly, Elena! This is such a keeper.
Aditi says
Winter is ongoing here, so often times my husband would ask do we something warm and sweet to devour? That’s when I look for something apt for his needs, this recipe looks like the perfect recipe to try and surprise him! Thanks for sharing! <3
Lalaine says
You are welcome Aditi!I hope you and your husband enjoy this.
Mal says
I made similar quite a few times but I’ve never actually used an egg or evaporated milk and opt for oat or almond milk instead. Oh, and cardamon – works great with cinnamon!
Lalaine says
Thanks, Mal. Yours is an interesting variation that I would like to try.
Stephanie Lane says
Wow… this looks really good. Could you use apples or peaches instead of the raisins? would this be more of a fall time dessert?
Lalaine says
Hi Stephanie! Adding apples and peaches is a wonderful variation too!
Kelly says
Don’t get me started on rice pudding! It’s on of my favorite treats and this looks so good!
Lalaine says
I am the same Kelly, and this recipe is such a hit 🙂
Sue Tanya McHorgh says
I have never had Mexican rice pudding before. I will try this dish one day and let you know how it goes.
Lalaine says
Thanks Sue! I hope you love it!
Tanvi Rastogi says
We also make a similar dessert in India – It is called Kheer. I love it.
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Lalaine says
Thanks, Tanvi! I would love to try that sometime.
Rhian Westbury says
I’m going to be honest I’ve never been a real fan of rice pudding, but the mexican twist sounds interesting x
Lalaine says
You have to try this, Rhian 🙂
Amy Dong says
Ok, this is on my list of to-make dishes. I know my Littles would devour this!
Lalaine says
Thanks. I am sure they will love it, Amy. 🙂
Ana De- Jesus says
Aw I love rice pudding it reminds me of school lunches at Primary school. This Mexican version however looks much better, I can’t wait to try it!
Lalaine says
Thanks, Ana! This is really good. I hope you love it.
kathryn Maher says
As rice pudding recipes go this one is an interesting one. Its strange I have never liked rice pudding (think it goes back to my childhood) and yet I adore rice. Give me any form of it , wild rice ,jasmine, basmati but sweeten it up and I’m gone…. However my son would adore this!
Lalaine says
Thanks, Kathryn. This recipe is sure to please a kid as well.
Sandi says
This rice pudding is so creamy looking. Rice is a staple in our kitchen too since we are gluten free.
Lalaine says
This is awesome, Sandi. I love rice too and this is perfect for me.
jin says
I had many versions of rice pudding, but this mexican version looks absolutely delicious! I will have to bookmark this recipe so I can try it out! Can’t wait to see how it’ll turn out!
Lalaine says
Thanks, Jin! I hope you enjoy this version.
mollie duvall says
When is the cooked rice added?
Lalaine says
Hello Mollie
You add the milk to the pot of rice. I clarified the recipe to make the instructions clearer. 🙂
Julie says
I made this tonight and its very tasty! I used 1/2 & 1/2 instead of milk to make it creamer. I can’t wait for it to cool down. I already tasted it and it has just the right amount of sugar for us, not overly sweet, but a good sweetness amount for us.
Lalaine says
I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Julie says
Oh my gosh Lalaine, that was sooo good! We had it for dessert and have plenty left over. Wish I hadn’t eaten dinner, I would have eaten more, lol. Hubby will polish this off soon, no doubt! We use to have this as kids. My grandma and mom would make. It brings back a lot of great memories. I forgot how good it was… We won’t tell them, but I think this recipe was better!
Myrna Villarreal says
Lalaine,
If we wanted to make it vegan would you I use canned coconut milk? We need it not only gluten free but also dairy free because of allergies. Thank you!!!!
Myrna