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Dulce de Leche Rice Pudding Recipe

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This Dulce de Leche Rice Pudding is a luscious and comforting dessert made with creamy Arborio rice, infused with cinnamon and cloves, and sweetened with condensed and evaporated milk. Layers of rich dulce de leche elevate the traditional rice pudding to an indulgent treat perfect for serving warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Carolina Arborio Rice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cloves
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (14 oz) can evaporated milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dulce de leche (plus more for drizzling)
  • Ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Combine and Cook Rice: In a large Dutch oven, combine the Arborio rice, cinnamon stick, cloves, and whole milk. Cook over medium heat until the mixture starts to boil. Then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice becomes tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. Add Milks and Salt: Stir in the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and kosher salt. Continue cooking over medium-low heat, stirring frequently for about 20 more minutes until the pudding thickens. Stir constantly as it thickens to prevent sticking or burning.
  3. Flavor the Pudding: Once thickened, remove the pot from heat and mix in the vanilla extract. Allow the pudding to cool slightly to thicken further.
  4. Assemble Dessert Layers: Spoon some dulce de leche into the bottom of dessert glasses or bowls. Layer with several spoonfuls of the rice pudding. Repeat layering, finishing with a generous layer of rice pudding on top.
  5. Garnish: Sprinkle the top with ground cinnamon. If desired, drizzle additional dulce de leche over the final layer for extra richness.
  6. Serve: Serve the dulce de leche rice pudding warm, at room temperature, or chilled according to your preference.

Notes

  • Use Arborio rice for creaminess and proper texture in the pudding.
  • Stir frequently once condensed and evaporated milks are added to prevent scorching.
  • Dulce de leche can be store-bought or homemade for best flavor.
  • Rice pudding can be made a day ahead and refrigerated; warm before serving or enjoy chilled.
  • For a richer pudding, whole milk is recommended over lower-fat versions.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less dulce de leche or condensed milk according to taste.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Latin American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/dulce-de-leche-rice-pudding-recipe/