Dominican Rice Pudding is a beloved comfort dessert that’s creamy, spiced, and just sweet enough. Made with rice, warm spices, evaporated milk, and a touch of nutmeg, this pudding has a wonderfully rich texture. It’s a delicious treat that’s perfect for enjoying warm or cold.

Why You’ll Love This Arroz Con Dulce Recipe
This rice pudding is warm, comforting, and incredibly easy to make. Infused with cinnamon and cloves, it has a depth of flavor that perfectly complements the creamy texture of the rice. Arroz Con Dulce is a classic Dominican dessert that’s great for any occasion, from a cozy family gathering to a sweet ending for a dinner party.

Ingredients You Will Need
- Rice & Water: Forms the foundation and ensures a creamy texture.
- Spices: Cinnamon sticks, cloves, salt, and nutmeg bring warmth and aromatic depth to the dish.
- Creamy Base: Evaporated milk adds a luscious, rich consistency.
- Sweeteners: Sugar and raisins provide natural sweetness and subtle texture.
- Finishing Touches: Butter for smoothness and freshly grated nutmeg for a fragrant garnish.

How to Make Arroz Con Dulce
- Soak Rice: Combine rice, 3 cups water, cinnamon sticks, and cloves; soak for 1 hour.
- Cook Rice: Transfer to a pot, add 2 cups water and salt. Simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes.
- Sweeten: Stir in sugar and evaporated milk; cook on medium, stirring occasionally.
- Thicken: Add raisins and cook on low until thick and creamy.
- Finish and Serve: Remove spices, stir in butter and nutmeg. Cool, then serve with optional grated nutmeg.

For more irresistible desserts, try those Sweet Potato Brownies, Italian Donuts, or Eggnog Cupcakes, each one is a sweet escape that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.
Tips & Tricks
- Soak for Flavor: Soaking the rice with spices adds a deep, aromatic flavor to the pudding.
- Adjust Sweetness: Start with ¾ cup of sugar, adding more if needed to suit your taste.
- Creamy Consistency: For an ultra-creamy texture, keep stirring as it cools.

Variations
- Coconut Arroz Con Dulce: Add a cup of coconut milk for a tropical twist.
- Nut-Free Version: Omit the raisins if desired, though they add a lovely sweetness.
- Extra Spice: Add a pinch of ground cinnamon for an added layer of warmth.

Dominican Rice Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 5 cups water, divided
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 8 whole cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups evaporated milk
- ¾ – 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup raisins
- 1½ Tbsp butter
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- Freshly grated nutmeg (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice, 3 cups of water, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Stir and soak for at least 1 hour.
- Transfer the soaked rice mixture to a large pot. Add the remaining 2 cups of water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring frequently. Cook until the rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add the evaporated milk, cooking over medium heat and stirring occasionally.
- When the mixture begins to thicken, fold in the raisins. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking until it reaches a creamy consistency.
- Once the desired thickness is achieved, remove the cinnamon sticks and cloves. Stir in the butter and ground nutmeg.
- Cover the pot with plastic wrap and allow the pudding to cool to room temperature.
- Before serving, stir to incorporate the top layer for added texture. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg, if desired.
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