World Flavors Cookbook

Arroz con Leche

The beloved Spanish rice pudding — slow-cooked in whole milk with cinnamon and lemon, dusted with ground cinnamon.

Cuisine: Spain

Ingredients

• 200g round rice (arroz bomba)
• 1.2L whole milk
• 150g sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Pinch of salt
• Ground cinnamon to dust

Instructions

1. Bring milk to a boil with cinnamon stick, lemon zest, and salt.
2. Add rice. Simmer on low, stirring frequently, 35-40 minutes.
3. When creamy and thick, stir in sugar. Cook 5 more minutes.
4. Remove cinnamon and zest. Pour into bowls.
5. Cool to room temperature. Dust generously with ground cinnamon.