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Pumpkin arroz con leche in a glass cup garnished with a cinnamon stick

Pumpkin Arroz Con Leche (Dairy-Free Option)

by Gemma Aguayo-Murphy
This Pumpkin Arroz Con Leche is an autumn-inspired version of the classic Mexican arroz con leche. This recipe brings all the creamy, comforting texture of the traditional dessert, with a seasonal twist of pumpkin and warm spices that makes it perfect for fall. Easy to make and with a dairy-free option, it’s a versatile dessert that’s great for the holidays or a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 141 kcal

Equipment

  • Small pot

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 large Ceylon cinnamon stick or 2 medium
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup milk whole, 2% or almond milk
  • 8 ounces piloncillo or 6 tablespoons of granulated sugar, or coconut sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice or 2-3 whole cloves, see notes
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk or coconut evaporated milk

Instructions
 

  • Add 3 cups of water to a medium pot. Bring to a boil.
  • Add cinnamon stick and boil for 5 minutes.
  • Add one cup of white long-grain rice. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Mix in the milk, salt, pumpkin spice, and piloncillo (or sugar).
  • Mix in the pumpkin puree.
  • Stir frequently and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is soft. If you are using piloncillo, stir every 5 minutes to help the piloncillo dissolve completely.
  • Mix in one can of evaporated milk and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir to dissolve any film of milk that forms on the top.
  • Taste for sweetness. If you would like it sweeter, add a tablespoon or two of sugar or grate some piloncillo and add it in.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Discard the cinnamon sticks.
  • Serve warm in cups or bowls or refrigerate for an hour and serve cold.
  • Before serving, add more milk if you would like it creamier.

Notes

  • Cloves: Instead of mixing in pumpkin spice, you can add 2-3 whole cloves to the water along with the cinnamon sticks for a more traditional and subtle spice flavor.
  • Dairy-Free: For a dairy-free option use only almond milk instead of the whole and evaporated milks, or a mix of almond milk and coconut evaporated milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 20.8gProtein: 5.1gFat: 4.3gSaturated Fat: 2.6gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 10.4gCalcium: 169mgIron: 1mg
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