Arroz con Leche Recipe

Instructions

1- In a small pot, add water and cinnamon sticks, bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.

2- Set aside and discard cinnamon sticks.

3- Place the rice and the cinnamon water in a large saucepan, over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes.

4- Add salt, butter, vanilla extract, 2 cups of milk, and sugar.

5- Stir well to mix and cook uncovered for approximately 15 minutes.

6- Reduce heat to medium low.

7- Add the remaining milk and condensed milk.

8- Stir with a wooden spoon.

9- Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the rice pudding thickens to desire consistency.

10- Stir well and remove from heat, and let it cool at room temperature.

11- The consistency should be very creamy.

12- Refrigerate for a least 1 hour or overnight.