World Flavors Cookbook

Arroz con Leche Tico

Costa Rican rice pudding — thick, creamy, and scented with cinnamon and evaporated milk. The comfort dessert of every Tico childhood.

Cuisine: Costa Rica

Ingredients

• 200g rice
• 1L whole milk
• 1 can (400ml) evaporated milk
• 150g sugar
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Ground cinnamon to serve

Instructions

1. Rinse rice. Add to a pot with whole milk and cinnamon sticks.
2. Simmer on low, stirring frequently, 30-35 minutes.
3. Add evaporated milk and sugar. Stir 10 more minutes until thick.
4. Add vanilla.
5. Serve warm or cold with ground cinnamon on top.