Classic Cuban Arroz Con Leche

This Cuban rice pudding recipe is usually served in my family's Christmas celebrations, but it's a great dessert any time of year.

This rich and creamy dessert gives you a comforting hug with it's notes of cinnamon, anise and lime zest.

Ingredients

STEP 1

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STEP 2

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STEP 3

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STEP 4

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STEP 5

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Classic Cuban Arroz Con Leche

This Cuban rice pudding recipe is usually served in my family's Christmas celebrations, but it's a great dessert any time of year.

This rich and creamy dessert gives you a comforting hug with it's notes of cinnamon, anise and lime zest.

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Ingredients

– Valencia white rice (Can NOT be long grain rice!) – Whole milk – Sea salt – Cinnamon stick

STEP 1

In a saucepan, over medium heat, mix the rinsed rice, 5 cups of whole milk, cinnamon stick, lemon peel, anise seeds and salt.

STEP 2

Once the milk is mostly evaporated, add an additional cup of milk and stir to incorporate.

STEP 3

Stir in butter and sugar into the cooked rice.

STEP 4

Add in the condensed milk and cook for another 10 minutes.

STEP 5

Spoon into individual serving dishes or eat it straight out of the pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon and chill for about an hour before serving.

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