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Pumpkin Arroz con Leche

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250
A cozy and flavorful pumpkin-infused rice pudding perfect for fall desserts or comforting treats.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (rinsed and drained)
  • 2 cinnamon sticks cinnamon sticks (Ceylon preferred)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 can (15-ounce) pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Optional toppings

  • ground cinnamon (for sprinkling)
  • chopped nuts (for serving)
  • cajeta (spoonful for serving)

Instructions 

  • Combine rice, cinnamon sticks, salt, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add milk, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring halfway.
  • Stir in pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice; cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes to thicken and cool.
  • Serve in bowls, topped with cinnamon, nuts, and cajeta if desired.

Notes

This comforting dessert combines the warmth of cinnamon and pumpkin with creamy rice pudding for a perfect fall treat.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Latin American
Keyword: pumpkin