Description
Indulge in the creamy and decadent delight of Tres Leches Rice Pudding, a rich and comforting dessert that combines the classic flavors of traditional rice pudding with a luscious three-milk twist.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Rice Pudding:
- 5 to 6 cups Water
- 1 cup Medium-Grain Rice
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (or 1/2 teaspoon)
- (1) 12-ounce can Evaporated Milk
- (1) 14-ounce can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (can stir into rice pudding or dust on the top while serving)
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Rinse the rice thoroughly: Rinse the rice 4-5 times until the water runs almost clear to remove excess surface starch.
- Cook the rice: Boil water, rinsed rice, and salt. Simmer until tender, then drain any excess water.
- Add the 3 milks to the rice: Stir in evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk. Cook until thick.
- Taste and customize: Adjust sweetness and add cinnamon and vanilla bean paste if desired.
- Make whipped cream: Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Serve: Spoon warm or chilled rice pudding into bowls, top with whipped cream, and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Notes
- This pudding can be served warm or chilled, according to preference.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of rum or brandy to the rice pudding mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Tres Leches Rice Pudding, Rice Pudding Recipe, Three Milk Rice Pudding