CHACHA'S ARROZ CON LECHE: CUBAN RICE PUDDING

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Chacha's Arroz Con Leche: Cuban Rice Pudding image

Growing up, my aunt ChaCha cooked 6 nights a week for 6-8 people. She used traditional Cuban recipes, made EVERYTHING from scratch and bought everything fresh. This is my all time favorite dish.

Provided by Chef Chessie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup rice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cinnamon stick
lemon zest (optional)
1 1/2 cups water
4 1/4 cups milk
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Boil rice, lemon zest, vanilla & cinnamon stick in water until rice is soft.
  • Add milk, salt, and sugar.
  • Cook over medium flame stirring occasionally until it thickens (about 1 hour).
  • Turn over into a Pyrex-type dish & powder with cinnamon.
  • I leave zest & cinnamon stick in the dish and serve around it as it continues to put out flavor.
  • Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.2, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 184, Carbohydrate 54.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 33.4, Protein 6.8

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