Arroz con Dulce – Coconut Rice Pudding

<h2 class="subheader">A Coconut Pudding Recipe to Devour</h2> Arroz con Dulce, or coconut rice pudding, is a favorite dessert all over Latin America. And no wonder: Tender, creamy rice is infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon, clove, and fresh ginger. But it’s the luscious, <a title="Cream of Coconut" href="https://goya.com/en/products/goya-cream-of-coconut" data-id="5159">Coco GOYA® Cream of Coconut </a>that makes this recipe so mouth watering. Try this sweet treat – warm, or chilled – with your family tonight…coconut will surely become one of their very favorite pudding flavors, in no time!

Total Time

30m

Prep Time:5m

Yields:8 Servings

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Ingredients

1½ cups

GOYA® Medium Grain Rice

GOYA® Whole Cloves

inch piece fresh ginger, peeled

GOYA® Cinnamon Sticks

1 tsp.

GOYA® Iodized Salt

1 can
(15.5 oz.)

GOYA® Cream of Coconut

½ cup

raisins

Whipped cream (optional)

Ground cinnamon (optional)

Berries (optional)

Directions

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Step 1

In medium bowl, add rice and enough cold water to cover by 2”. Let rice soak 1 hour; drain; set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring to boil 4 cups fresh water, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt. Lower heat to medium low; simmer 10 minutes. Remove and discard spices. Reserve water in saucepan.

Step 3

Stir cream of coconut into reserved water; bring to boil. Add reserved rice and raisins. Lower heat to medium low; simmer, covered, until rice is soft and liquid is absorbed, 15-20 minutes. Transfer rice pudding to large casserole dish; transfer to refrigerator to cool.

Step 4

To serve, scoop pudding onto serving plate. Serve with whipped cream, ground cinnamon and berries, if desired.