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Cuban Rice Pudding

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Vanessa Bell
Updated Jul 20, 2017
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  • When I think of a no-bake dessert, I think of opening up our refrigerator and seeing ramekins of Cuban arroz con leche lined up, waiting to be enjoyed. My great grandmother Margo loved arroz con leche and her Cuban recipe was the best in town: simple, sweet and made with love. Enjoy this dessert warm, for an after dinner treat. Or, like my great grandmother used to do, enjoy it cold for a refreshing sweet confection. This is a thicker version of commonly made rice pudding, and sweeter. Either way, this arroz con leche will be sure to put a sweet smile on your face.

Cuban Rice Pudding

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup short or long grain rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 rind of medium lemon
  • 2 sticks of cinnamon
  • 1 lata (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 lata (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • Additional water, as needed

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In a saucepan over medium to medium high heat, bring rice, water, lemon rind and cinnamon sticks to a boil; reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Step 
    2
    Once rice is tender, remove lemon rinds with a slotted spoon.
  • Step 
    3
    Over low heat, gradually add evaporated and sweetened condensed milk, stirring constantly to ensure rice does not stick.
  • Step 
    4
    Add salt and vanilla extract, stirring constantly.
  • Step 
    5
    Cook and continue to stir for approximately 7 to 10 minutes, until mixture thickens, to desired consistency.
  • Step 
    6
    Remove from heat and allow cooling before storing in refrigerator covered.

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