Sweet Rice

Name: Sweet Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cups water; 2 cups whole milk; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; ⅓ cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup whole milk; ⅔ cup heavy cream; ½ cup raisins; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Rating: 4.43 stars

53 Ratings
44 Reviews
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Often called Arroz con Leche, this is a sweet custard-like pudding. I haven't had a single person not love this traditional Mexican rice pudding. You might want to double the recipe!

By crys7422

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

35 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Bring the rice, butter, and water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

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Step 2

Whisk together 2 cups of milk, flour, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a bowl, and pour the milk mixture over the cooked rice. Stir to combine, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in 1 cup whole milk, the cream, raisins, and cinnamon until thoroughly mixed, and allow to cool for a few minutes. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

418 calories; protein 8.6g; carbohydrates 54.3g; fat 18.7g; cholesterol 89.6mg; sodium 75.8mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (44)

Most helpful positive review

ben's mommy

06/15/2010

This is a great recipe!! I made a few minor changes and substituted the 1 cup of whole milk with evaporated milk and used sweetened condensed milk instead of the heavy cream. This is the closest I have come to finding a recipe that tastes like my Grandma's!! Thanks! Read More

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Sara

06/29/2010

It's a nice rice pudding but nothing spectacular. I made it for a crowd and it did not all get eaten. It's good but not amazing. Read More

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(12)

53 Ratings

5 star values: 33
4 star values: 15
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 2

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ben's mommy

06/15/2010

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SHORECOOK

01/18/2011

SMOOTH & CREAMY! This is not overly sweet. I thought I had made it wrong because it wasn't thick like other rice puddings. I researched Arroz con Leche and found it is "soupier" than American rice puddings. I cooked it a little longer to thicken to my preference and once it cooled it was perfect. SMOOTH & CREAMY! Thank you crys7422 for sharing your recipe. I learned something new tonight! Read More

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(70)

lenihan5

05/28/2011

I did as one reviewer and used sweetened condensed milk to replace that 2nd cup of milk. It was very good and made it more rich. If you do this, remember, do not add that 1/3 cup sugar. Try it first. Read More

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Sara

06/29/2010

It's a nice rice pudding but nothing spectacular. I made it for a crowd and it did not all get eaten. It's good but not amazing. Read More

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BGDOLER

04/02/2013

This is a great recipe! Very creamy! I didn't change a thing and it thickened up just right. My husband said it wasn't sweet enough and added more sugar but I love it as is. As for those who say they loved this recipe but changed ingredients, you do realize don't you, that if you change an ingredient, add an ingredient or delete an ingredient then it is no longer this recipe. Just one of my petpeeves about many of the reviews on this site. But, enjoy this recipe as is or with alterations. bg Read More

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crys7422

01/07/2013

I've noticed a lot of reviews stating the rice is really soup-y or watery. I've made this plenty of times and it's always pretty thick. So I'm thinking it could be that some people are following package directions for cooking the rice and then adding the water to the cooked rice? If that is not the problem omit the 1 cup of milk added after the sweet rice is made which will make it more custard-like. I hope this helps! Read More

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mama zetter

05/20/2010

Issac loves this Read More

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sfcharm

11/14/2011

My family loved this receipe. I omitted the egg and sugar. I did substitute evap milk for the 1 cup whole milk and used sweetened cond. milk for heavy cream as others suggested. Read More

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orangeqt_33

05/03/2010

i love this rice! its so tasty and creamy! Definitely one of my favorites! Thanks crys 7422! Read More

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Sweet Rice

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 418

% Daily Value *

protein: 17 %

carbohydrates: 18 %

dietary fiber: 4 %

sugars:

fat: 29 %

saturated fat: 56 %

cholesterol: 30 %

vitamin a iu: 14 %

niacin equivalents: 32 %

vitamin b6: 11 %

vitamin c: 1 %

folate: 17 %

calcium: 18 %

iron: 9 %

magnesium: 11 %

potassium: 9 %

sodium: 3 %

thiamin: 24 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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ben's mommy

06/15/2010

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SHORECOOK

01/18/2011

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lenihan5

05/28/2011

I did as one reviewer and used sweetened condensed milk to replace that 2nd cup of milk. It was very good and made it more rich. If you do this, remember, do not add that 1/3 cup sugar. Try it first.

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(47)

Sara

06/29/2010

It's a nice rice pudding but nothing spectacular. I made it for a crowd and it did not all get eaten. It's good but not amazing.

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BGDOLER

04/02/2013

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crys7422

01/07/2013

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mama zetter

05/20/2010

Issac loves this

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sfcharm

11/14/2011

My family loved this receipe. I omitted the egg and sugar. I did substitute evap milk for the 1 cup whole milk and used sweetened cond. milk for heavy cream as others suggested.

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orangeqt_33