🏷️ Category: side dish
⭐ Difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Time: 45 min
📝 Introduction
Indulge in this luxurious Arroz Con Leche, a traditional Spanish rice pudding that's both comforting and elegant. Made with arborio rice simmered in a rich blend of heavy cream and milk, infused with aromatic cinnamon sticks and bright lemon zest, this dessert transforms simple ingredients into a velvety masterpiece. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, this gluten-free, lacto-ovo vegetarian treat offers a delightful balance of sweetness and spice. At just $1.25 per serving, it's an affordable way to enjoy a taste of Spanish culinary heritage while satisfying your sweet tooth with 729 calories of pure bliss per portion.
🥘 Ingredients
• heavy cream3 cups
• milk3 cups
• arborio rice1 cup
• cinnamon sticks2
• lemon zest1
• salt1 pinch
• sugar1 cup
👨🍳 Cooking Steps
1
In a saucepan, place the 2 cups heavy cream, 2 cups milk, rice, cinnamon sticks, lemon zest and salt then bring to a boil.
2
Turn down the heat and simmer until the rice is cooked, about 30 minutes.
3
Add the rest of milk and heavy cream as needed (you don't want the rice to become too thick).
4
Add the sugar off the heat and stir to combine.
5
Remove the cinnamon sticks.
6
Sprinkle with cinnamon.
