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Pumpkin Arroz con Leche is a delightful and easy dessert that adds a seasonal twist to the classic arroz con leche. Made with long grain rice, cinnamon stick, water, egg, milk, condensed milk, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice, this dessert is a comforting pumpkin dessert perfect for fall. This is not really a traditional Guatemalan dessert but a recipe I created based on the classic rice pudding con leche I used to eat growing up in Guatemala.
Pumpkin Arroz Con Leche: the Perfect Fall Dessert
Arroz con leche is one of my favorite desserts . It reminds me of my childhood and I like it because it’s easy to make and I usually have all the ingredients I need to make it in my pantry. Now that I live in the United States I like giving my Arroz con Leche an American touch. Thanksgiving is almost here and fall flavors inspired me to experiment to find the ideal Arroz con Leche recipe for our Thanksgiving dinner. And of coarse I thought of creating a pumpkin spice recipe incorporating rice pudding.
As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, or in my case when Starbucks starts offering pumpkin latte, I’m all about embracing the flavors and aromas of the season. The creamy rice pudding infused with pumpkin and fragrant spices captures the essence of autumn, so I can taste fall even if I can not feel it here in Florida. This is the perfect dessert for holiday gatherings, cozy evenings by the fireplace (if you have one), or simply as a sweet treat to savor during this enchanting time of the year.
How to Make Pumpkin Arroz Con Leche
Ingredients:
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cups water
- 1 egg
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 can pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- Instructions:
- In a saucepan, soak the rice and cinnamon stick in water for 1 hour.
- After soaking, bring the rice mixture to a boil on high heat, uncovered. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 10 to 12 more minutes or until the water is almost evaporated.
- While the rice is cooking, beat the egg in a bowl. Add the milk and stir well to mix.
- Add the egg mixture, vanilla extract, and condensed milk to the rice. Cook over low heat, stirring carefully, until most of the liquid evaporates and the rice reaches the desired consistency, about 30 minutes.
- Add the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice to the rice. Stir until heated thoroughly and remove from heat.
- Serve warm or chilled in individual bowls or glasses. Optionally, sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice for garnish.
This recipe is perfect for fall and also makes for a easy to make Thanksgiving dessert, specially if you are having a Latino Thanksgiving menu. ¡Buen Provecho!
Pumpkin Arroz con Leche
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cups water
- 1 egg
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 can pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- In a saucepan, soak the rice and cinnamon stick in water for 1 hour.
- After soaking, bring the rice mixture to a boil on high heat, uncovered.
- Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 10 to 12 more minutes or until the water is almost evaporated.
- While the rice is cooking, beat the egg in a bowl. Add the milk and stir well to mix.
- Add the egg mixture, vanilla extract, and condensed milk to the rice.
- Cook over low heat, stirring carefully, until most of the liquid evaporates and the rice reaches the desired consistency, about 30 minutes.
- Add the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice to the rice. Stir until heated thoroughly and remove from heat.
- Serve warm or chilled in individual bowls or glasses. Optionally, sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice for garnish.
Delicious Arroz Con Leche Recipes: Amazing Rice Pudding Recipe Variations
This basic rice pudding recipe is also a great starting point for creating fun variations of arroz con leche. You and add all sorts of flavors and ingredients to this easy dessert. Let’s check out some fun twists on the classic arroz con leche:
- Spiced cherry arroz con leche: This spiced cherry arroz con leche is a festive twist on the classic arroz con leche making it a perfect dessert for Christmas or Three Kings Day. This delicious rice pudding incorporates home made spiced cherries giving it a delicious taste as well as a beautiful presentation perfect for the holiday season.
- Caramel apple arroz con leche: This caramel apple arroz con leche recipe is so easy to make that even your kids will be able to prepare it. It makes for a delicious and easy fall dessert that everyone will love. This variation from the classic arroz con leche recipe incorporates baked apples, whipped cream and delicious dulce de leche. is now one of my favorite desserts.
- Healthy arroz con leche: This healthy arroz con leche is a delicious and easy recipe, that is better for you without sacrificing flavor! Made in minutes and with simple ingredients, this no-fuss healthy dessert is an easy-to-make recipe, the perfect blend of creamy and sweet. This healthy rice pudding guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth! The best part is that this recipe is healthier than the traditional arroz con leche so you can enjoy it this holiday season, or anytime, without feeling guilty.
- Sweet potato arroz con leche: This sweet potato and orange rice pudding is a comforting fall dessert. It’s filled with autumn flavors and is so comforting it’s perfect for enjoying with a hot cup of coffee in front of the fire.
- Mango and coconut arroz con leche (vegan): If you like arroz con leche you’re sure to love this vegan mango and coconut arroz con leche! This tropical version of arroz con leche made with coconut milk combined with sweet and fresh mango and topped with fresh raspberries is the perfect summer dessert. This could even work as a delicious breakfast.
- Eggnog arroz con leche: This rice pudding recipe replaces the milk for eggnog giving the arroz con leche a holiday makeover. It is topped with tart cranberry sauce that balances the sweetness and makes this arroz con leche parfait the perfect option for entertaining this holiday season.
- Hazelnut coffee arroz con leche: This delicious recipe for hazelnut coffee rice pudding combines the creaminess of the arroz con leche with the aromatic flavor of the hazelnut coffee for a dessert that tastes like a decadent hazelnut latte.
- Arroz emperatriz with cranberries: Arroz Emperatriz With Cranberry Sauce is a festive dessert that puts a twist on the classic arroz con leche. This creamy and comforting dessert features cooked rice, cinnamon sticks, milk, and sweetened condensed milk. The addition of lime zest, orange zest, and cranberry sauce adds a refreshing and fruity element. With its beautiful presentation, this dessert is an excellent choice for holiday celebrations. Follow the simple instructions to create this delightful Guatemalan delicacy and enjoy a special treat during the festive season.
Paula studied architecture and now makes a living as a freelance writer,traveler and amateur photographer.She started her writing & publishing career as the editor of Bebé y Mamá, the first parenting magazine in Guatemala.She is the founder of www.GrowingUpBilingual.com and www.365thingsswfl.com and writes articles in Spanish and English for both magazines and the web on travel,food and bicultural and bilingual parenting .
When she is not on a plane or road trip she likes to create recipes inspired in the flavors of her native Guatemala.
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