Arroz con Leche. Boy, do I love Arroz con Leche. It is the epitome of a Hispanic dessert. I mean, we even have a song for it!
“Arroz con Leche, me quiero casar, con una muchacha, que sepa cocinar.”
I’ve literally known this song since I was little. It translates to, “Arroz con Leche, I want to get married, to a woman that knows how to cook.” It’s not as pretty in English.
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Yes! It’s Rice Pudding
For those of you that aren’t familiar with the term, Arroz con Leche means rice with milk! Basically, Arroz con Leche is the Hispanic version of Rice Pudding.
My mom is an expert at making Arroz con Leche. She made it often when I was growing up in Honduras, and still makes it at least once every few months. It’s a laborious task, which takes her quite a while. As a side note, my mom also makes a mean flan, which I make myself. My version is now easier and tastier since now it’s Instant Pot Flan!
Arroz Con Leche Can Be Intimidating
I have always wanted to learn how to make Arroz con Leche, but to be honest, it’s a bit intimidating for me because I’ve seen her while she’s making it, and it’s tough to get it just right. You can’t mix the rice too much, you can’t mix the rice too little, you can’t put too much of one ingredient or the other, she doesn’t have set measurements either, and it seriously seems like you can’t even look at the rice the wrong way, or it might not come out right!
The Many Variations of Arroz Con Leche
There are so many variations of Arroz con Leche around the world! Some people put lemon in it, some add cinnamon, and others even add raisins! My mom kept it simple and always put cinnamon on top of every serving. My older son, Ryan, absolutely loves it. When my mom makes Arroz con Leche she always sends him a bowl that he is unwilling to share with anyone!
Kitchen Prep Tools, Utensils & Appliances
Here is a list of the kitchen prep tools, utensils, and appliances I used to make this recipe.
Prep Tools & Utensils
These are the items I used to prep and make this Instant Pot Arroz con Leche recipe:
- I used the rice measuring cup that comes with the Instant Pot. I explain why this is important further below in the post.
- For measuring liquids I used this lovely measuring cup and my trusty Pyrex measuring cup.
- I used these cowboy rustic measuring spoons to measure the salt and vanilla.
- A good, fine mesh strainer is necessary for rinsing the rice.
- You’ll want to make sure and scrape out every bit of sweetened condensed milk out of the can (it’s just too yummy to waste). To make this task easier, I use these very convenient mini spatulas.
- Finally, before starting the Instant Pot, the ingredients need a quick stir. I just grabbed my aqua basting spoon to stir everything around.
Appliances & Cookware
I used my 8-quart Instant Pot for this recipe but it’s also perfect for the 6-quart Instant Pot.
Serving Arroz con Leche
I served the Arroz con Leche in these beautiful little ramekins. I also use these to make my Turtle Lava Cakes in the Instant Pot. These super cute, colorful napkins complement the ramekins perfectly.
Instant Pot Accessories
Make sure to check out my post on Must-Have Accessories for the Instant Pot. You’ll find a complete list of all the top accessories that can be used with your Instant Pot.
I Finally Made Arroz Con Leche for the First Time
Well, I finally tried my hand at making Arroz con Leche last week! No, I didn’t spend a long time over the stove, being careful not to look at the rice the wrong way, making this delicious dessert. I used my Instant Pot!!
Oh. My. Gosh.
I can’t begin to tell you how easy it was! I decided to make it with sweetened condensed milk and no sugar, which is definitely not the way my mom makes it.
The flavor?
Unbelievable! My husband Ryan, who is not a huge fan of Arroz con Leche (don’t tell my mom!), loved my version! He served himself an extra helping quite a few times. He even made me make an extra batch, just to make sure the recipe was just right! Sure Ryan, we’ll call it “research”!
My Second Batch Was Better – Here’s the Secret
I’m actually glad he made me make it twice. The first time I made it, I didn’t rinse the rice. The flavor turned out perfect, but the texture wasn’t as perfect as I wanted.
The second time, I rinsed the rice until the water was clear. It made all the difference! So the moral of the story is, you don’t HAVE to rinse the rice if you really don’t want to, but it will make for a better texture in the end.
How to Make Arroz Con Leche in the Instant Pot
There is nothing better than a warm spoonful of this sweet rice pudding. It will certainly satisfy your sweet tooth. And the best part: it will take you no time to make this wonderful dessert using the Instant Pot. My Instant Pot Arroz con Leche is super easy and oh, so delicious and this step-by-step will guide you through making this Instant Pot dessert.
Let’s get started making this Instant Pot Arroz con Leche.
Gather the Arroz con Leche ingredients
This wonderful Instant Pot dessert has a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
- White, Long Grain Rice: I used white, long grain rice. I like the Mahatma brand. Also, to measure my rice I used the rice cup that came with my Instant Pot. It is not exactly the size of a regular cup, it’s smaller! To be exact, it’s ¾ cup.
- Whole Milk: I used whole milk because it makes the pudding creamier. Plus, it is what we always have in the house anyway.
- Water: Also, I add one and one-quarter cup of water to make this recipe Instant Pot friendly.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk:Â This is what gives this Arroz con Leche it’s sweet creaminess.
- Vanilla Extract:Â A touch of vanilla adds such a wonderful flavor. There is no substitute for the flavor of real vanilla extract, but if all you have is the imitation vanilla it will work just as well for this recipe.
Measure and rinse the rice
Using the Instant Pot rice cup, measure one full cup of rice. If you don’t have the rice cup that came with the Instant Pot then, using a normal measuring cup, measure out ¾ cups of rice.
Next, using a mesh strainer, rinse the rice under cool water. Initially, the water will be very cloudy but you will notice that it starts to clear after rinsing for a minute or two. Continue rinsing the rice until the water is completely clear.
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Add milk, water, rice and salt
Pour the milk and water into the Instant Pot liner and then add the rinsed rice and salt. I put just a little bit of salt in. I filled my ¼ teaspoon about half way. If you have an ⅛ teaspoon, use that one to measure the salt. My set only goes down to ¼.
Using a large spoon, stir all of the ingredients together. I give it just enough of a stir for the rice to spread out. That’s it!
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Setting the Instant Pot
To make Arroz con Leche, you’ll finally get to use that ‘Porridge’ setting! Close the Instant Pot, and make sure to set the pressure release valve to ‘Sealing’. Then set the Instant Pot to cook for 20 minutes on the ‘Porridge’ setting.
Once the cook time has finished, let the Instant Pot do a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 10 minutes. After the 10 minute NPR has completed, release the rest of the pressure from the pot until the float valve pops down.
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Add the condensed milk and vanilla extract
Open the Instant Pot once all the pressure has been released. Perfect!
Now for the yummy part! Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract to the rice. Mix it all together, and bam! Arroz con Leche!!
The texture in my second batch was definitely improved. Like I said above, the only thing I did differently was rinse the rice.
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The Best Arroz Con Leche, Ready to Serve in No Time
Just sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon on top and it’s perfection! This may not be the traditional way to make Arroz con Leche, but let me tell you, it’s a new and improved way! So easy and so crazy delicious!
This is now one of my favorite Instant Pot desserts and I know that from this point forward, I will be making a lot more Arroz con Leche! Oh, and my son Ryan, he totally approved!!
I really hope you’ll give my Arroz con Leche a try. If you do make it, please leave a comment below and let me know how it was.
Instant Pot Arroz con Leche
A traditional Hispanic rice pudding.
Ingredients
for the Rice
- ¾ cup long grain white rice white
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 2 cups whole milk
- â…› teaspoon kosher salt
to add After Cooking
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon for topping
Directions
- Rinse the rice using a mesh strainer until the water runs clean. I like the brand Mahatma.
- Add the milk, water, rice and salt to the Instant Pot and stir.
- Set the Instant Pot on the Porridge setting (20 minutes).
- Allow for a 10 minute NPR (natural pressure release) and then release the remaining pressure and open the pot.
- Add the can of condensed milk and the teaspoon of vanilla extract to the rice. Mix it all together.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
While every effort is made to correctly calculate these nutritional facts, they should be used as general guidance as they may not be 100% accurate.
Serving Suggestions
Here are a few ideas for serving your Instant Pot Arroz con Leche.
Sprinkle with cinnamon. Add a dash of cinnamon on top to make this dessert even more delicious.
My favorite rice pudding recipe..so delicious! Thank you!
Hi Jen! I’m so happy you love it! Thanks for stopping by!
I made this today for the second time, and just want to pass along my cooking tips. I doubled the recipe but only used 1 can of Sweetened Condensed Milk, and I added a cinnamon stick before pressure cooking. Natural release for about 25 minutes (to avoid splatter everywhere), and added cinnamon before serving. Excellent!
Hi Marc! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts! I appreciate it!
I tried this and all I ended up with was mush. You could not even tell it had rice in it. Not sure what I did wrong.
Hi Barb! Sorry to hear that. Not sure what it could’ve been. That has never happened to me. Did you rinse the rice? Did you use the exact ingredients the recipe calls for? Arroz con Leche or Rice Pudding is a bit mushy. The rice absorbs the liquid and gets fat. It’s not like a regular rice dish. Hope this helps!
Love this recipe! If you double the it will the time be the same or need to be doubled as well?
Hi Melissa! Glad to hear it! I would not double this recipe for fear of a big mess when releasing the pressure. If you do decide to double it the cooking time would remain the same. Thanks for stopping by!
It is easy enough to double however it is best to add a tablespoon of butter to help reduce the mess upon release. I always drape a kitchen towel over the lid before I pressure release -for things that are prone to those kinds of mess. It helps.
Hi Marcy! Thanks for commenting. Please be aware that the Instant Pot company warns against putting anything over the vent as it is a hazard. I appreciate you stopping by the blog!
Thanks for sharing, can i add a cinnamon stick and a citrus peel to the IP?
Hi Maria! Yes you can! Enjoy!
Thanks for this recipe! My husband loves Arroz con Leche and I’ve never been able to male it right. I had two additions and a slight change. I used a cup of rice, it seemed to have just a little too much liquid. I added lemon peal and a cinnamon stick, just like his mom used. It may be more of a South American flair.
Hi Debie! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your results!
Hi, do you know how to make this recipe with brown rice? When I make it the old fashioned way it has a nice, nutty taste, but I’m unsure on the liquid quantities and time change to make your pudding. Thanks tons!
Hi! Though it sounds interesting, I’ve never made rice pudding with brown rice. In general, brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice, but this recipe cooks for 20 min, so you may be Ok as is. I can’t give you a proper answer without trying it first. Thanks for stopping by!
Omg! I’ve been on a mission to find a delicious creamy arroz con dulce that didn’t take hours to make. You truly brought back my childhood memories with this amazingly scrumptious recipe. Thank you so very much. I’m sharing it with all my family. Thank you so much.
Hi Sandy! Your comment makes me so happy! I am glad you love the Arroz con Leche! I appreciate you taking the time to comment!
I don’t have porridge as a setting on my instant pot. Is there another option I can use?
Hi Liz! You can use Manual/Pressure Cook on high pressure for the time required. Enjoy!
This is soooo good!!! I never used to like arroz con leche warm, but I do now!
Hi Erika! I only eat it warm! Love it! Thanks for stopping by!
Oh my gosh this was amazing!! I don’t usually comment on recipes I try but this was sooooo good I had to!!!
Hi Jill! I’m so happy you loved it! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment on the blog!
Goodness, haven’t had this in decades!!! So, so good. Thank you for “sharing” the recipe.
Hi Tricia! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! I appreciate you stopping by and commenting!
Foolproof! I’ve been making Arroz con leche since I was a kid. I will be following this recipe moving forward 😋. So goooooood!!!!
Hi Alicia! I’m so happy you loved it! I appreciate you stopping by the blog and sharing your results!
So….I did not have high hopes for this recipe b/c after all its made in an Instapot, but we just bought one and I’ve been joenesing to have a dessert I love and arroz con leche is one of those. Guess what — this recipe is FIRE!!!!! Please try it! Super creamy, super easy — from beginning to end its like 40min total but super easy to make. This is one of my favorite Cuban desserts, I’m cuban, and this exceeded expectations.
Hi Kendall! Thank you so much for this wonderful comment, it made my day! I really appreciate you stopping by the blog and sharing your results!
Hi, will try your recipe. Have been craving arroz con leche fue a while. Instead of condensed milk can I use sugar and how much? Or can I add less condensed milk to make it less sweet? Gracias
Hi Leonor! I’ve had people that make it with half the can of condensed milk. You can add just a little at a time and see what works for you. Thanks for stopping by!
If you add lime zest when adding the condensed milk, it gives it the missing depth it needs! That’s the Cuban tough 😉
Hi Annette! Sounds delicious! Thanks for the suggestion!
Omg….This was amazing!!!! Wow. This is even better then my grandmother and mom. This is the second time I tried making this in the instant pot and wow this recipe was amazing. This should be the frist recipe that pop up when looking for instant pot rice pudding. I did add the cinnamon stick and did double recipe but everything else was follow to the point.
Hi Isis! I’m so happy to hear you loved it so much! I appreciate your kind words! Thank you for sharing your results!
Just tried this and it was very creamy and very delicious. But I think next time I make it I’ll add a cinnamon stick and lemon rind while its cooking. That’s how my Cuban mom always made her Arroz Con Leche.
Hi Tania! Those will be great additions! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by!
My 6qt does not have a porridge setting. Can I still make this?
Hi Lily! You can use the Manual or Pressure Cook button on high for 20 minutes. Thanks for stopping by!
Just made this today. So yummy with some cinnamon sprinkled on top. Very easy too. Leftovers are now in the fridge (Live alone) So can I eat it cold tomorrow? Or do I need to heat up again? A little leery of rice and my daughter didn’t heat leftover regular rice up Enough once and got sick!
Hi Linda! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! As far as eating it cold, it’s completely based on preference. I only like it warmed up and my son eats it straight from the fridge. If you warm it up, you may need to add just a splash of milk to it. Enjoy!
This is sooooo easy! And you are right, delish!!
Hi Diana! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by!
The best Arroz con Leche recipe. I have tried it with sushi and jasmin rice. Also with coconut milk. Always delicious.
Hi Edith! I’m so happy you love it! I appreciate you stopping by and sharing your results!
How do you modify the recipe for a 6qt?
Hi Jo! You should be OK making this in the 6qt with no adjustments. Thanks for stopping by!
Hi I was just curious about how long I could have the pudding in the instapot? I would hate to put it in the fridge and get hard.
Hi David! You can leave it in the pot for a little while but you will have to store it in the fridge. If you like it warm, then add just a splash of milk when warming it up and it’ll be just as great as when you made it. I use the microwave to re-heat it. Hope this helps. Thanks for stopping by!
Hi. Made my arroz con Leche today 1/19/2020 . Followed your directions completely . Only thing I did was sprinkle a tiny bit of cinnamon and nutmeg while cooking. Not sure if it made a difference since it was very little . Anyway , nailed your recipe and it was delicious! My daughter approved it and her friends mom that stopped by after work to pick up her daughter tried it and said it was really good ðŸ‘. Thank you ! Was easy ! So Yummy !!
Hi Mayuli! I’m so happy everyone loved the Arroz con Leche! It’s always a hit around here. I really appreciate you stopping by and commenting!
I made this recipe today with the following adaptations: used 8qt instapot, substituted basmati rice and 2% milk, added raisins (at the end), and didn’t let the pressure naturally release – opened the valve to manually release pressure, cutting 10 mins. Still came out great. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Hi Vanessa! I’m so glad you enjoyed the Arroz con Leche! I also make this in my 8qt. The reason for the natural pressure release is to avoid a mess. The milk sometimes gets pretty high in there when it’s bubbling so the NPR allows it to settle down before you release the pressure. I’m glad it turned out well for you. I appreciate you stopping by and commenting with your results!
I’m trying this out right now, but I do have a suggestion. Maybe just put “3/4 cup of rice” instead of “1 cup” in the recipe itself. I already put in 1 cup because I decided to throw in the ingredients before reading the blog post. Most people aren’t going to read the post, and if they don’t like the final product, it could be because of the error in the written recipe.
Hi Nancy! Will do! You should be fine with the one cup you added. Thanks for stopping by the blog!
Thank you for recipe! I grew up eating Arroz Con Leche. Both of my grandmothers made them and they each had their own recipe. One was a Cuban recipe and the other one was a Panamanian recipe. When I had my children, my maternal grandmother would make her Panamanian recipe, specially if when they cut their first tooth. Making Arroz Con Leche was a way of celebrating a baby’s first tooth. Now, I’m a grandmother and I made my very first Arroz Con Leche using your recipe for the IP. It tasted just like my grandmother’s! Thank you for sharing your IP recipe. Made it so much easier to make instead of standing by the stove and stirring it. Either way, it’s a labor of love, but using the IP allowed me to spend more time with my grandbaby.
Hi! What a beautiful and touching comment! Thank you! I did not know about the tooth thing with Arroz con Leche! Too bad I don’t have any more babies to use it as an excuse to make it! I’m so happy you loved the recipe and that it tasted like your grandma’s. I appreciate you coming by the blog and leaving a comment! Have a wonderful weekend!
I am new to your site. I made the Arroz con Leche today. Very easy recipe. I like it cold with raisins. Delicious!!
Hi Carol! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it! My son likes it cold, I like it warm! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Can I make this with short grain pudding rice? I’m UK based.
Hi Ruth! You should be fine using short-grain rice. Thanks for stopping by!
Loved the recipe, I’m just curious what is the reason you add the vanilla at the end and not cook the rice with it?
Hi Adriana! There really is no particular reason, that’s just how I did it when I developed the recipe. You can definitely try adding it before cooking. You can also add vanilla sticks if you’d like. Thanks for stopping by!
Can I use Silk coconut milk instead of whole milk?
Hi John! I’ve never tried it with Silk. I would think it would probably work but I can’t guarantee it. Please let me know if you try it! Thanks for stopping by.
I just made your recipe and it was perfect! Might be a silly question, but can it be doubled or tripled? Thank you!
Hi Sara! So happy you loved the Arroz con Leche! I am always worried to double it because of the possible mess upon releasing the pressure. I always make two batches when I want to make more. Of course, it may be worth a try for you but I’d recommend doing a slow and controlled release. Hope this helps! Thanks for stopping by!
So good!! My daughter just made this as an extra credit project for her Spanish class. Super easy and ridiculously yummy! Followed the recipe exactly.
Hi Rina! Glad to hear it was yummy and so happy it helped get your daughter some extra credit! I appreciate you stopping by and commenting.
Tastes good but looks like soup. Not creamy at all. I feel like there’s way too much liquid?
Hi Sandy! It definitely thickens as it cools. Hope it worked out for you!
I tried this last night. OMG it was so good and very easy. This will be one of my go to desserts. Thanks for the recipe and instructions for the instant pot.
Hi Eileen! So happy you enjoyed it! We love it around here too! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
MEAsurement For the rice is unclear. is it 3/4 c or 1 c? You have both stated.
Hi Jennifer! I explain in the post that the rice measuring cup (the plastic one that comes with the Instant Pot) is what you should use. That cup is equal to approximately 3/4 cup. If you don’t have the plastic rice cup then use 3/4 cup. Hope this helps!
Might I suggest you update the recipe to use the word “scoop” rather than “cup” since you mean the cup-shaped scoop that came with the IP, rather than a standard cup. I just read the blog post, so I know (right now) what you mean… but when I open this from Pinterest and go to make it, I won’t re-read the post, I’ll go straight to the recipe… and I know I will use a standard cup. Or else write “3/4 cup (1 IP rice cup)” or something. Thanks!
Hi Beverley! Thanks for your comment. The recipe card does say in parenthesis to use the rice cup. Thanks for stopping by!
Wow! I doubled the recipe, used only one can of SCM and used almost 1 tbsp of vanilla bean paste! Yummy and so beautiful! 🥰 Thanks so much for this recipe!
Hi Elena! So happy you enjoyed the Arroz con Leche! Thank you for stopping by and commenting!
Would it work with sushi rice? Thanks!
Hi Deborah! I assume it’s a starchier rice, so it may cause a mess when doing the pressure release. It would probably still taste good. Let me know if you try it!
Will this recipe work in a 3 quart instant pot as is, or would I need to cut the ingredients in half?
Hi Laurie, I tried it in my 3 qt a while back and it was a bit of a mess! I do recommend cutting it in half. Thanks for stopping by!
Can’t wait to try! My question is do you have to use whole milk or can I use 2%? Thanks.
Hi Rhonda! You can definitely use 2% if that’s what you have and don’t want to have to buy anything else. It’ll still be delicious, however, it is the creamiest when you use whole milk. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy it!
This will be about the 4th time I am making this…definitely easy and delicious! The only thing I do differently is add a cinnamon stick to the pot–if I have one–or a handful of walnuts–if my BIL gives me some from his tree (already picked) Thank You!
I just made this and it tasted delicious but super loose. Will it thicken if I allow it to cool or should I add it in a pot?
Hi Nicole! Yes, it will definitely harden as it cools.
So easy to make and super yummy! Puerto Rican boyfriend approved! He said for not being homemade, it is a close 2nd to Abuela’s! I tried other rice pudding recipes and nothing compares to this one. Added tip, put condensed milk can in warm water and it will pour like a dream! 👠This recipe could be seriously dangerous 😂
Hi Jamie!! I’m so happy to hear you guys loved it!! I agree, it is very dangerous!!
Oooh, this was SO delicious and super easy to make! I have only ever had arroz con leche cold, but my husband and daughter took one look in the Instantpot when I was stirring in the condensed milk and didn’t want to wait for it to cool. It was even more decadent warm! This is definitely going into the favorites file. ¡Felicidades para el año nuevo y gracias por compartir la receta!
Gracias Adanays!! I’m so happy you enjoyed this!! I definitely only eat it warm!! Love it!
Do you think you can add a cinnamon stick ?
Hi Susan! Absolutely! Enjoy.
I’m making it now, and my pot gave me a “burn†error before the 20 minute timer even started up ðŸ˜Has this happened to you?
Hi Erica! I’ve never gotten a burn message. Did you follow the recipe exactly? Same amount of ingredients, etc?
Yes followed exactly. I started researching, and many pages I found said you can’t use milk in an instant pot because it scalds the bottom of the pot. Maybe I’ll try again on a lower setting 🤷ðŸ»â€â™€ï¸
Did you use the porridge setting?
I used a 14oz can. It turned out great.
So happy you enjoyed it!
I do not have an instant pot, however I would like to make this recipe. What time and setting would work for this on a Nuwave pressure cooker or the new Ninja Foodie cooker??
Hi Ann! You can cook it on high pressure for 20 min, plus the natural pressure release it calls for in the recipe. I’m not familiar with the Foodie yet. Hopefully will get one soon! Thanks for stopping by the blog!
Valerie, The foodie in my opinion is the best PC cooker made. Everything I have made so far came out wonderful. The recipes in the cookbook that came with, use way too much salt, but that is the only thing I have found wrong so far. I think you will like it very much.
What size can/oz SCM did you use in your recipe?
Hi Denise! I apologize for the delay but I’m on a cruise in the Caribbean! You should use a 14 oz can. Thanks for stopping by!
I made this recipe last night, my mom makes the best arroz con leche in the world and now I can compete with hers lol. I messed up and use the same rice measuring cup to add the milk and water so it probably wasn’t as runny as it was supposed to, but I intended to use heavy cream at the end so it ended up being just right. I used a 7oz can of condensed milk (found at the dollar store “la lechera” brand) and it was the perfect amount of sweetness. Once I added the heavy cream and the condensed milk it was the perfect consistency. Thank you for this recipe!
Hi Lina!! I’m so happy to read that you loved the Arroz con Leche recipe!! We’re giving our moms a run for their money! Haha!! I like the Lechera brand as well! That’s what we had available in Honduras. Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your success! I appreciate it.
Do you refrigerate it before serving? If so, for how long?
Hi Lorenzo! I personally like it warm, but a lot of people eat it cold. Once you refrigerate it, it hardens a lot. It comes down to personal preference. I say try it right as it coming out of the pot and if it’s not for you, refrigerate it for a couple hours. Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks Valerie! Can’t wait to try it!
I have Goya short grain rice. Can I use that instead of long grain rice? If so, how long do I cook it for?
Hi Julie! I haven’t made it with short grain rice but I think you should be fine. I would use the same time if I was trying it. Let me know how it goes!
Hola, el Arroz con leche son muy deliscioso. Es muy cremoso y dulce. Definitivamente lo haré de nuevo. Adios!!
Gracias Autumn! Me alegra muchisimo que te haya gustado! Buenas noches y gracias por visitar el blog!
Might be a silly question, but when you double it, are you doubling the milk and water? I know some other recipes you double the main ingredient but not all of the liquids. I made this once and it was a total hit with family, neighbors and friends (hence the reason I need to double it next time). Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi Debbie! If I were to double the recipe, I would double all the ingredients but not the time. I haven’t doubled it myself but people have told me they have done it successfully. The only thing to be careful with is the release. It could get messy with so much milk. Hopefully this helps!! Thanks for stopping by!
I just finished making it…so delicious. It is a little loose though…will it thicken after chilling ?
Hi Debbie! Glad you liked it! It will definitely thicken as it cools! Thanks for stopping by!
I made this today. If I make it again I need to half the condensed milk. As is it’s too sweet for us.
Mine didn’t come out pretty and white like the photos. Mine is more a caramel color…thanks for the recipe!
There is a small percentage of people who make it who say it’s too sweet. Halfing the can of condensed milk definitely works well for that. Maybe the color depends on the brand of condensed milk?? Not sure! Thanks for stopping by!!
Thank you for putting this out there for me to find. I just made and it is GREAT.
Hi Kellie! So happy you enjoyed the Arroz con Leche! My family loves it! I appreciate you stopping by!
I was really wanting to do this as a double recipe because it’s so amazing! Do you by chance you know how much more time I should put it on for?
Hi Aries! You wouldn’t change the time, still 20 minutes. The only word of caution I would give you is to be careful of any mess if you double it because of the milk during the release. Please let me know how it goes! Thanks for stopping by and I’m so happy you enjoyed the Arroz!
It actually just finished, I ended up doing 23 minutes just to be safe. It turned out absolutely perfect! Thank you so much for this recipe my husband is going to be so excited when he sees the double batch.
That’s fantastic! So glad to hear it turned out great!
Hi Valerie,
Thank you so much for sharing your recipe and tips and tricks. I’m in the process of making this now. Did you keep it at normal or high porridge setting?
Hi Sandy! Thanks for stopping by! It’s high pressure for 20 minutes which is usually what the porridge button defaults to. Hope this helps!
My husband loves arroz con leche and I’ve never gotten the hang of making it. I will have to try this!
Let me know how it goes, Judith! It’s so easy to make in the Instant Pot!!
Do you think this would work using soy or rice milk? If so how would you sweeten it?
Hi Lisa! I’ve never made it using soy or rice milk. I would assume that it should come out well. You should certainly give it a try. As for the replacement for the condensed milk, you can try this. It will likely change the taste but I bet it will still taste amazing. Please let me know how it turns out.
Good Morning Valerie
about how long does this take to set up in the refrigerator?
Hi Michael! We love eating it warm, straight out of the pot. If you want to eat it cold, just about an hour or even less should be enough. It does thicken a lot when you put it in the fridge. Hope this helps! Have a great weekend!
it turned out great I never tied rice pudding before soo when I tried this I was blown away! I am sure my wife will love it also
Yay!! So happy to hear you loved it! Thanks for coming back here and letting me know. Just don’t eat it all! Leave some for your wife!
Thanks Valerie for what sounds like a great & easy Arroz Con Leche recipe. I can’t wait to try it as my husband loves rice pudding (which really isn’t a pudding). Love, love, love your humour and can’t wait to try it! I signed up for your blog, too. I promise not to look at the rice the wrong way 🙄
Awe thanks for your comment Lin! I really appreciate it!! I agree that the Spanish name is much more accurate! Rice with milk!! You made me laugh with your wrong looks comment! The nice thing about the Instant Pot is you can’t see it while it’s cooking, I bet that’s why it comes out perfect!! Happy Sunday Lin!
Question[s]. When the rice is done should it be on the thicker side? Mine was a bit soupy, so I ended up adding cornstarch to thicken. Or will it thicken as it cools? We were impatient to try it, haha. It was absolutely fabulous!!!
When it’s just done it’s not as thick, but as it cools it definitely gets thicker. Glad you enjoyed the flavor! Thanks for stopping by!
My mom made this regularly when I was growing up (on the stovetop). In my opinion, it absolutely SHOULD remain liquidy! If it’s too thick, it becomes rice pudding and not arroz con leche!
All I can say is YUM!!! Made this tonight and it was a hit. My family ate it up. I’m sad, I was hoping it could be mine…I used pumpkin pie spice on top. Thank you for the recipe.
That’s fantastic!! I actually just bought some pumpkin spice to sprinkle on top of my next batch! Great minds think alike! Haha! Thank you for stopping by the blog!
That is how you make Arroz con Leche?!? OH MY. I have to try this!
Hi Kristina! Well, it’s not the traditional way, but it’s not missing any of the traditional flavor!!
Do you eat this warm or cold?
Hi Shannon!! It’s totally up to you! As for my family, we only eat it warm! Some people like it cold. When it’s cold it gets harder. I say try it warm and then try it cold if there’s any left! 😉
My husband is Spanish and will only eat it cold. I like it both ways.
My son is the only one in our family that will eat it both ways, the rest of us only warm!
En España se toma siempre frÃo! Nunca lo he probado caliente. Tampoco conozco nadie que lo haga con leche condensada. ¿No sale demasiado dulce?. Acabo de recibir mi Instant y probaré esta receta pero con azúcar que es como se suele hacer aquÃ. Para comparar lo probaré también con leche condensada.
Hola Isa! Mi mama lo come frio tambien. A mi siempre me ha gustado caliente! En Mexico a veces lo hacen con leche condensada. Mi mama en Honduras, lo hacia con azucar tambien en la estufa, pero probo este y le encanto! Hay una pequena cantidad de gente que lo ha hecho y le parece muy dulce, y lo hacen la roxima vez con media lata de leche condensada y les sabe perfecto! Me cuentas si lo pruebas!
This looks delicious! Assuming there will be leftovers (haha!) how long would they be good for if refrigerated in a sealed container?
Haha!! We never have leftovers past one night at our house! I usually don’t keep cooked food longer than a couple days, that’s just me. Some people keep food 4-5 days. I’m sorry I couldn’t give you an exact number, I just hope you have no leftovers! 🙂
I am dairy free. What do you think could substitute for the condensed milk?
Hmmm, I would use vanilla almond milk instead of regular milk for flavor, and you could always use sugar instead of condensed milk. Maybe they make a coconut condensed milk? Somehow it seems like I heard that somewhere. If I find out, I’ll let you know on here!
Very first thing I made with my instant pot. Delicious recipe that I pinned to have forever.
That makes me smile Robin! So happy you loved it! Thanks for sharing!
I made this today and it came out perfect. I used the 4 oz. mason jars and got 11 jars. My husband loved it but said it was just a little bit too sweet. Could I use a bit less condensed milk and make up the difference with regular milk? Thanks for a great, easy peasy recipe!
Yay! So happy it came out great for you! It really is easy!! I wouldn’t make up the difference with any milk, you could simply add less condensed milk at the end. Try about 3/4 of the can instead of the whole thing. Let me know if you try it again! Thanks for stopping by the blog!
Thanks, I’m definitely going to make it again and will try with a bit less condensed milk. I’ll definitely let you know how it comes out.
I actually used 1/2 cup of condense milk. It’s perfect for me and my husband’s taste buds. Not bland, but not extremely sweet so we don’t feel sick afterward 😬
That’s great that you found your sweet spot, Maria! Glad you enjoyed it!
This was fabulous! My daughter normally goes light on the desserts and she had seconds! We loved this. Was thinking about taking it to a cookout on Saturday, is it possible to double it? Have you tried that? When I opened the lid, the milk was waaaay up there and then dissipated.
Your comment made me so happy!! So glad everyone loved it!! What you say about the milk, happened to me one of the 6 times I’ve made it. Not sure if I opened it faster than other times maybe?? That is exactly what concerns me about doubling it. We may try it tomorrow if we have time. If we do, I will comment back on here and let you know!!
I did double it and it did fine! I was just careful with the release of pressure. Also was happy to see online that people use those little foam painbrushes to clean the outside ring of the pot. Really works well for those messy quick releases!
Thanks for letting me know Beth! We’ve been so busy with other recipes, I haven’t had a chance to try doubling it! I have some great new recipes ready to go for the next few weeks! I also saw the foam paintbrushes and have some in my shopping cart!! It definitely helps to do the pressure release in shorter spurts and carefully! Have a great week and thanks for stopping by!
I put the sweetened condensed milk in warm water – much easier to get it to flow out of the can.
Thanks for the great tip Tina!
Is it frowned upon to put your head inside the pot to lick it?
Beth, in my house, it is a requirement!! Carry on with your licking!
If you wanted to add raisins would you do it as you cooked the rice?
I would assume you’d have to add it while the rice is cooking so the raisins get softer, I just hope they don’t pop in there. They’d probably be fine. My kids are not raisin fans, so we don’t use them too much.
I actually just had someone on Facebook say they made it with raisins, and she said she added them after cooking the rice, she was afraid they’d be mushy otherwise. Hope this helps.
I just made this and it was SO good! I added raisins after it was cooked, when I added the condensed milk, and it was perfect! My husband even licked the bowl! Will be making again for sure! ðŸ˜
Haha!! That’s fantastic! I totally get licking the bowl!! So glad you and your husband enjoyed it!
Wow! Made this tonight and it was wonderful. I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk instead of the cow’s milk to cut some calories and couldn’t believe haw think and creamy it was. I also added a small dash of almond extract with the vanilla. I will definitely make it again.
I absolutely love almond flavor so I can imagine that was delicious!! So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by the blog!
how many servings??
Hi, Adele! It makes approximately 6 servings if you use ramekins like the ones pictured. These ramekins are a nice size, so it’s a hefty portion. You could squeeze a few more portions if you have smaller ramekins. Hope this helps!
Do you use the instant pot measure just for the rice or also for the water and milk?
Hi, Jacquie! For this recipe, I use the rice cup that came with the IP for measuring the rice, and I use a regular liquid measuring cup for the water and milk.
What kind of rice do you use? Instant white? jasmine rice? basmati rice?
Hi, Nancy! I use Mahatma, long grain, white rice. Don’t use instant.
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Will using parboiled rice change the recipe?
Thanks
Amy
Hi Amy! I would assume the cook time would be different since parboiled rice is partially boiled already. I’d be afraid the rice would be overcooked if you follow the recipe as is.
Absolutely amazing. So super yummy. Thanks for the recipe. This is a keeper for sure!
Thank you so much Raynie! So happy that you loved it! Thanks for stopping by!
Cup that came with the IP, mine is in the sand box what size is that cup as in oz ?
Hi Kathy! It is approximately 3/4 of a regular cup.
What if you don’t have sweetened condensed milk? Can you use regular milk and sugar?
Well, my mom doesn’t use condensed milk. She makes hers on the stove but basically adds sugar as she goes to get the perfect sweetness. I wouldn’t be able to tell you how much sugar to add since I’ve never made it with sugar. Seems like you would have to add some sugar while it’s cooking. You should definitely try it!