Vegan Arroz Con Leche

Total time50 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time45 min

Slow-simmered rice pudding perfumed with cinnamon stick and a curl of lemon zest, this classic spoons up thick, creamy, and lightly sweet with just a whisper of vanilla. The rice cooks low and slow until it turns tender and plush, absorbing all that warm spice along the way, then gets finished with a dusting of ground cinnamon right before serving. Enjoy it warm straight from the pot on a chilly night, or chill it for a few hours for a firmer, custardy texture that spoons out clean. Either way, it's a comforting, no-fuss dessert that holds up beautifully as a make-ahead treat. This version fits neatly into a vegan spread, so you can serve it at the end of any meal without a second thought.

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Ingredients

6 servings

4 cups whole milk
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Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened soy milk, measured 1:1. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in sauces, custards, and baked goods. For hot or acidic drinks, a barista-style soy milk resists curdling.
1 cup water
¾ cup medium-grain white rice, uncooked
1 cinnamon stick
1 strip lemon zest (about 3 inches), peeled with a vegetable peeler
½ cup sugar
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp vanilla extract

For serving

¼ tsp ground cinnamon, for serving

Instructions

1
Combine the water, rice, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest strip in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the water is almost fully absorbed, about 8–10 minutes.
2
Pour in 3 cups of the milk, add the salt, and increase the heat to medium. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, until the mixture thickens and the rice is very tender, about 25–30 minutes. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain a steady, gentle bubble — do not let it boil hard.

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