Puerto Rican Rice Pudding by CARNATION®, creamy dessert with evaporated milk, topped with cinnamon, served in a bowl.
Puddings & Flans

Puerto Rican Rice Pudding

CARNATION® MILKS
Puerto Rican Rice Pudding
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
5 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
10 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
5 servings (1/2 cup each)

This tasty rice pudding uses rice flour for a silken texture. It's flavored with cinnamon, lime or orange peel. Substitute coconut milk for water if you desire!

Puerto Rican Rice Pudding offers a delightful culinary experience steeped in rich, traditional flavors. This recipe from CARNATION® MILKS promises a luscious, silken texture thanks to the use of rice flour. The blend is beautifully flavored with a hint of lime or orange peel and a sprinkling of ground cinnamon powder for garnish, creating a harmonious balance of citrusy zest and warm spice.

Inspired by the essence of puerto rican majarete, this dessert captures the soul of Puerto Rican cuisine in a bowl. For those who enjoy a touch of decadence, consider substituting water with coconut milk to enhance its creamy richness.

Perfect for occasions like Mother's Day or a Spring gathering, this easy-to-make rice pudding is a fitting choice for a comforting, sweet treat. With simple preparation—under 30 minutes—this recipe is an excellent addition to any household's dessert repertoire. Indulge in the exquisite textures and flavors with every spoonful, brought to life with NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk.

INGREDIENTS

KEY INGREDIENTS

A can of Evaporated Milk with an image of evaporated milk pouring onto a white spatula.

NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Canned Milk

(12 oz)

MAKE IT

Instrucciones En Español

Step 1

Combine evaporated milk, water, rice flour, salt, sugar, cinnamon stick and orange peel in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Heat on medium high, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in butter. Remove from heat. Discard cinnamon stick and lime peel.

Step 2

Pour into individual dessert bowls. Cool slightly. Refrigerate until chilled. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving, if desired.

Step 3

Note: Can substitute 1 cup coconut milk or coconut water for the water.

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