Arroz Con Dulce 

This arroz con dulce recipe is creamy, thick, and perfectly sweet. A classic Puerto Rican coconut rice pudding with raisins that can be enjoyed cold or warm.

The best part about this recipe is the texture and the raisins soaked in brandy!

INGREDIENTS

– short-grain rice – coconut milk – condensed milk – evaporated milk – cream of coconut – sugar – brandy – raisins – butter – cinnamon – star anise – ginger

Place the raisins and brandy in a bowl and set it aside. 

Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Add the rice and 6 cups of water to a large pot and cook for 20 minutes or until tender over medium heat.

While the rice cooks, prepare the spice-infused tea. Add 2 cups of water, ginger, star anise, cinnamon sticks, and cloves to a pot and cook for 20 minutes over medium heat.

Once the rice is tender, add the spice-infused tea, cinnamon sticks, cream of coconut, coconut milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk.

Tips and Recipe Variations

– Make sure to stir the arroz con dulce frequently while it cooks and don’t cover it. – Top it with whipped cream and shredded coconut for extra flavor.

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