Arroz con Leche Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice
• 4 Cinnamon Stick
• 2 cups Water
• 4 cups Milk
• Pinch Salt
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Sugar
• 12 ounces Condensed Milk

Directions

1. Step 1: In a small pot, add water and cinnamon sticks, bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Set aside and discard cinnamon sticks.
2. Step 2: Place the rice and the cinnamon water in a large saucepan, over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add salt, butter, vanilla extract, 2 cups of milk, and sugar. Stir well to mix and cook uncovered for approximately 15 minutes.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium low. Add the remaining milk and condensed milk. Stir with a wooden spoon. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the rice pudding thickens to desire consistency.
5. Step 5: Stir well and remove from heat, and let it cool at room temperature. The consistency should be very creamy. Refrigerate for a least 1 hour or overnight.