Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche)
This creamy coconut milk rice pudding recipe (arroz con leche) is flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, made with just 7 ingredients, super easy to prepare, and provides the same classic creamy comfort from your childhood – but 100% egg and dairy-free!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (100 g) white rice (dry) (rinsed)
- 2 cups (480 ml) dairy-free milk of choice (e.g. almond)
- 1 cup (240 ml) canned coconut milk
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 cup (50 g) coconut sugar (see notes)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup (60 g) raisins (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (added before serving)
Instructions
- You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.In a medium saucepan or pot, combine the rinsed rice, dairy-free milk, canned coconut milk, cinnamon stick, sugar of choice, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a steady simmer and cook the rice without a lid until it's tender, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the raisins (if using) and let simmer for a few more minutes. Then, turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. The rice pudding will continue to thicken once it cools. If it's too thick, add a little more milk, if it's too thin, let it simmer longer.
- Serve the rice pudding in bowls, garnish with cinnamon powder and/or fresh fruit and enjoy warm or let it cool before serving.
Notes
- Sugar: I wanted the caramel flavor of coconut sugar but didn't want the pudding to end up too brown, therefore, I used a combination of coconut sugar and Erythritol. Any granulated sugar will work, though.
- You can add a few whole cloves along with the cinnamon stick, or garnish the rice pudding with a pinch of ground cloves (and/or nutmeg).
Nutrition Facts
Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche)
Amount per Serving
Calories
311
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
13
g
65
%
Sodium
341
mg
14
%
Potassium
286
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
41
g
14
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
170
mg
17
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.