Spanish · dessert
Arroz con Leche
Arroz con Leche reads citrus 7.0, sweetness 6.0 and richness 5.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Spanish dessert, about 1 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.8 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 7.0 · Sweetness 6.0 · Richness 5.6 · Salinity 3.2 · Fruity 2.7 · Floral 2.7 · Warm Spice 2.6 · Sourness 2.1 · Herbaceous 1.2 · Umami 1.0 · Nutty 0.9 · Bitterness 0.8
What's in it (10)
- 3/4 cup short-grain rice
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- zest of 1 lemon
- zest of 1/2 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Time & effort: about 1 hr (15 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 335.3 kcal, 21.2 g protein, 8.8 g fat, 46.8 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Simmer rice in water briefly, drain, then add milk and cream with lemon and orange zest and cinnamon stick and cook slowly over low heat, stirring often, for 30-40 minutes until thick and creamy.
- Stir in sugar and a knob of butter at the end.
- Pour into bowls or glasses, cool slightly, and dust with ground cinnamon.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Leche Frita — Spanish
- Crema Catalana — Spanish
- Kaak (Lebanese Ring Cookies) — Lebanese
- Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding) — Cuban
- Ovos Moles de Aveiro — Portuguese
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