Description
Creamy Mexican cinnamon rice pudding delights palates with rich, comforting flavors from traditional kitchens. Warm spices and sweet milk create a nostalgic dessert perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) milk
- 2 cups (473 ml) white rice, cooked
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) cinnamon
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine cooked rice, whole milk, and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan, creating a foundational mixture for the creamy dessert.
- Cooking Process: Place saucepan over medium heat, stirring consistently to prevent sticking while allowing ingredients to meld and gradually thicken, approximately 15-18 minutes.
- Flavor Infusion: Remove from heat and incorporate pure vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, gently folding these aromatic elements to ensure even distribution of warm, sweet notes.
- Serving: Transfer pudding into individual serving dishes, presenting the option of enjoying the dessert either warm or chilled based on personal preference, allowing the texture to settle and develop its characteristic richness.
Notes
- Prevent Scorching: Stir constantly and maintain medium heat to avoid burning the milk and rice, ensuring a smooth, creamy texture.
- Rice Selection Matters: Use leftover cooked rice or short-grain rice for the best consistency and creamiest pudding possible.
- Customize Sweetness: Adjust sugar levels to taste, keeping in mind that vanilla and cinnamon will enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Serving Flexibility: Enjoy warm for a comforting dessert or chill completely for a refreshing treat, with optional toppings like fresh berries or chopped nuts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg