Arroz con Dulce (Rice Pudding Recipe)
Arroz con Dulce is a delicious Puerto Rican rice pudding that combines creamy rice with the rich flavors of coconut, clove, cinnamon, and ginger, making it the perfect easy dessert!
Servings: 8
Calories: 314kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups short or medium grain rice soaked in water at least 4 hours or overnight, drained
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 inch knob fresh ginger lightly smashed
- 6 whole cloves
- 2 cans 13.5 oz coconut milk
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 can 15 oz coconut cream
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white or brown sugar optional, adjust to taste for sweetness
- For Garnish. Ground cinnamon, coconut flakes
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, add 2.5 cups water with cinnamon sticks, grated ginger, and cloves. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Strain the water into a heavy bottomed pot and heat to high heat. Add the coconut milk, and raisins. Bring to a boil.
- Add the rice and return to a boil. Stir and cook 5 minutes, until the liquid thickens and starts to evaporate.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the liquid thickens and you can see the rice, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the coconut cream, nutmeg, salt, vanilla extract, and optional sugar. Continue to cook, stirring often to avoid burning at the bottom of the pot, until the rice cooks through and becomes nice and creamy, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Refrigerate the rice pudding to cool before serving.
- To serve, scoop into small bowls or cups and dust with ground cinnamon and coconut flakes.
Nutrition
Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 561mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 4mg