Arroz Con Dulce: Puerto Rican Rice Pudding

Arroz Con Dulce: Puerto Rican Rice Pudding

Sweet and Spicy Rice Pudding

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 50m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (8 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

377
calories
17,1g
fat
61,4g
carbohydrates
4,2g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
471mg
sodium
Arroz Con Dulce: Puerto Rican Rice Pudding

Recipe Description

Arroz Con Dulce: Puerto Rican Rice Pudding which growing up we called coconut rice pudding and my grandmother used to make it all the time. A sweet, sticky treat that became a weekly pudding that we ate during the winter months. Coming home to the familiar smell of cinnamon, we knew what she was making. This is not a pudding that can be quickly made but it is so worth the time required to make it.

To make Arroz Con Dulce: Puerto Rican Rice Pudding, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Arroz Con Dulce: Puerto Rican Rice Pudding

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Boil water

    3 min
    Step 1 - Arroz Con Dulce: Puerto Rican Rice Pudding

    In a large saucepan or pot, bring 3 cups of water to a simmer.

  2. 2

    Infuse spices in water

    15 min
    Step 2 - Arroz Con Dulce: Puerto Rican Rice Pudding

    Add salt, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and ginger pieces and simmer for about 15 minutes until flavors are infused into the water. Remove and discard spices from the water.

  3. 3

    Add coconut milk and water

    2 min
    Step 3 - Arroz Con Dulce: Puerto Rican Rice Pudding

    Add coconut milk and 1 cup of water to the pot of infused water. Bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Add remaining ingredients

    2 min
    Step 4 - Arroz Con Dulce: Puerto Rican Rice Pudding

    Add rice, golden raisins, coconut flakes and white can sugar. Stir to mix well.

  5. 5

    Cook

    35 min
    Step 5 - Arroz Con Dulce: Puerto Rican Rice Pudding

    Reduce heat to a simmer, cover with the lid and cook, stirring a few times, for 20 minutes. Then, remove lid and continue to cook for another 15 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and creamy and all the water has been absorbed. If the rice is still not cooked, add about ¼ cup hot water and continue cooking until done.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Arroz Con Dulce: Puerto Rican Rice Pudding

    Once cooked, pour rice pudding into your serving dish or dishes. Cool and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Have the full feeling with this Arroz Con Dulce: Puerto Rican Rice Pudding that is just so good, you’ll be licking your dessert bowls, clean! Share the love with us and tag #cookmerecipes online!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Laura Sánchez
April 10, 2025
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Este Arroz Con Dulce me llevó a la cocina de mi abuela. ¡Qué rico está! Gracias 🙏.

Sarah Medina
July 31, 2024
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Exceptional. My grandma used to cook this all the time. The aroma of cinnamon takes me back to my childhood with every bite, and the rich flavors are unmatched. Cooking this is a labor of love, but so worth it!

Gina
July 20, 2024
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Superb childhood memories

Ryan
September 3, 2023
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Delicious! This Arroz Con Dulce reminded me of my childhood with grandma's comforting smells. It took some time to make, but every spoonful brought back sweet memories. Pure joy in a bowl!

Vic
June 29, 2023
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This Arroz Con Dulce is top-notch! Brings back such fab memories of my gran. The smell of cinnamon filled the house, pure bliss, mate.

Yasmine
May 7, 2022
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This recipe took me back to my childhood. So delish and comforting!

jeanette rosario
January 26, 2021
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Excellent!

Athina
November 8, 2019
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I love it! Thanks for sharing recipe!

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