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A bowl of creamy Mexican rice pudding recipe, topped with raisins and cinnamon, and garnished with a cinnamon stick.

Creamy Mexican Rice Pudding


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  • Author: Elisa
  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A sweet and creamy dessert made with rice, milk, cinnamon, and sugar.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the rice, milk, and cinnamon stick.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  4. Stir in the sugar, raisins, and vanilla extract.
  5. Cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pudding has thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  7. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • For a richer pudding, use whole milk or add a splash of cream.
  • You can add other spices, such as nutmeg or cardamom, to taste.
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or chopped nuts before serving.
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg