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Arroz con Dulce (Rice Pudding)

Learn how to make the perfect arroz con dulce, a creamy rice pudding with a unique twist of coconut milk, cinnamon, and cloves.
arroz con dulce coconut milk dominican rice pudding
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By: Franchesca Livraghi
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dominican
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rice rinsed
  • 2 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cloves
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 strip of lemon peel
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup raisins optional
  • Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Soak rice with cinnamon sticks and cloves in 3 cups of water for 1 hour.
  • Add lemon peel, salt, evaporated milk, coconut milk, and sugar to the soaked rice mixture.
  • Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Add butter and raisins, then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook for 10 more minutes, or until thickened to your liking. Remove from heat and discard the cinnamon sticks, lemon peel, and cloves.
  • Garnish with a freshly grated nutmeg and serve warm or chilled. Buen provecho!
Keyword Arroz con Dulce, Dessert, Dominican Dessert, Dominican Recipe, Receta Dominicana, Rice Pudding
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