Dairy-Free Arroz Con Leche
Indulge in the creamy, comforting flavors of Dairy-Free Arroz Con Leche, a plant-based twist on the classic Latin dessert that’s perfect for those avoiding dairy. Made with Arborio rice for a velvety texture, this recipe combines the richness of coconut milk and almond milk with warm hints of cinnamon and vanilla for an irresistible treat. Sweetened gently with sugar, the dish is simmered to perfection until luxuriously thick, making it the ultimate dairy-free comfort food. Garnished with a dusting of ground cinnamon, this versatile dessert can be served warm for cozy evenings or chilled for a refreshing finish. Ready in under an hour, it’s the perfect sweet conclusion to any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 2 cups Water
- 2 cups Coconut milk
- 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon for garnish
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Rinse the Arborio rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, add the rice, cinnamon stick, and 2 cups of water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed.
Remove the lid, discard the cinnamon stick, and add coconut milk, almond milk, vanilla extract, sugar, and salt to the rice.
Increase the heat to medium-high and stir frequently to ensure the mixture does not stick to the bottom of the pan as it begins to thicken.
Once it starts to thicken, lower the heat to medium-low and continue to cook for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the rice is very tender and the mixture is creamy.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
Spoon the Arroz Con Leche into individual serving dishes.
Sprinkle with ground cinnamon for garnish before serving.
Serve warm or chilled as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 980 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 255.4 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 184.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 976 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 707 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
