Arroz con Leche Hondureño

Name: Arroz con Leche Hondureño
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Honduran
Ingredients: 1 cup white rice; 4 cups whole milk; 1 can sweetened condensed milk; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; Pinch of salt; Ground cinnamon for garnish; Raisins (optional)

Arroz con Leche (ah-ROHS kon LEH-cheh)

Honduran Rice Pudding

⏱ Prep Time 45 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 321 kcal

Creamy cinnamon-spiced rice pudding made with whole milk, condensed milk, and vanilla, served chilled with a generous dusting of ground cinnamon.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 8.0g

Carbs 52.0g

Fat 9.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

heavy-bottomed saucepan wooden spoon serving glasses

Presentation Guide

Vessel: glass cup or small bowl

Garnishes: ground cinnamon dusting

Accompaniments: coffee

Ingredients

1 cup white rice
4 cups whole milk
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Ground cinnamon for garnish
Raisins (optional)

Instructions

1
Rinse rice well and cook in two cups of water with cinnamon sticks until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about fifteen minutes.
2
Add whole milk gradually, stirring frequently over medium-low heat. Let the rice absorb the milk slowly.
3
Stir in condensed milk, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt. Continue cooking and stirring until thick and creamy, about twenty more minutes.
4
Remove cinnamon sticks. Spoon into individual serving glasses or a large bowl.
5
Refrigerate until chilled, at least two hours. Dust generously with ground cinnamon before serving.

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Did You Know?

Honduran grandmothers say the secret to perfect arroz con leche is patience and never stopping the stirring, even when your arm gets tired.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

heavy-bottomed saucepan
wooden spoon
serving glasses

Garnishing

ground cinnamon dusting

Accompaniments

coffee

The Story Behind Arroz con Leche Hondureño

Arroz con leche came to Honduras with Spanish colonizers who brought both rice cultivation and dairy cattle to the Americas. The dish was quickly adopted across all social classes, becoming one of the most beloved desserts in the country. The Honduran version tends to be creamier and sweeter than its Spanish ancestor, reflecting the Latin American preference for condensed milk as a sweetener. It remains a fixture at family meals, church gatherings, and celebrations throughout Honduras.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dessert or afternoon merienda 📜 Origins: Spanish colonial

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