This Arróz con Leche de Coco is a traditional dessert from the department of Chocó in Colombia. The coconut adds a wonderful flavor to classic rice pudding. Serving a homemade dessert is a special treat, not a daily occurrence in my house, so to me, it better be worth the extra calories.
Buen provecho!
Ingredients
- 6-8 servings
- 1 cup rice, rinsed
- 4 cups water
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 can (12 oz) of coconut milk
- 1/4 cup cream of coconut
- 1 can (14 oz) sweet condensed milk
- 1/2 cup raisins
Directions
- Place the rice and the water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the salt and stir well. Cook uncovered for approximately 30 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the milk, coconut milk, cream of coconut and condensed milk. Stir with a wooden spoon. Cook for 1 hour, or until the rice pudding thickens to desire consistency.
- Add the raisins and stir well, remove from heat, and let it cool at room temperature. The consistency should be very creamy. Refrigerate for a least 1 hour or overnight.
This was printed from MyColombianRecipes.com
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Belinda @zomppa says
What a perfectly made, perfectly classic classic!
Barbara says
I’ve been making my mother’s recipe for years….never thought to use coconut products in it. This is a triple threat coconut dessert! Condensed milk, the coconut creme AND the coconut milk. A delight, Erica!
norma says
This is so tropical wit the addition of the coconut prods. I gained weight just reading the ingredients..HeHe! Delicioso!
grace says
this looks marvelous, erica, and believe it or not, i think the raisins are a great touch. i’m surprising myself by admitting that! 🙂
Erica says
Thank you everyone!
Stevie says
This looks really tasty, though I can see why you recommend only occasionally enjoying it. Coconut milk is so rich!
Anonymous says
My Colombian sister in law taught me to use fresh coconut by blending some an chunking the rest. Yummmmm.
Colleen Howard says
Question- To make it dairy free do you think I could just use more coconut milk instead of the whole milk? Or maybe another milk alternative?
Erica Dinho says
Use coconut milk