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Fun and festive Mexican Rice Pudding Pops made with a classic Arroz Con Leche Recipe. Creamy, sweet, and chunky with golden raisins and cinnamon.
If you love rice pudding I’ve got a special treat for you today, Pudding Pops made with a Mexican Arroz con Leche recipe.
These pudding pops were inspired by a latina friend who tells me the most elaborate tales of dishes she ate growing up in Mexico. One of her favorite childhood treats was Arroz con Leche, a creamy decedent rice pudding that her abuelita used to make her with leftover rice.
Adi tells me a good Arroz con Leche recipe has 3 milks, like a tres leches cake, and uses cinnamon sticks not ground cinnamon.
She swears she can taste the difference between rice pudding made with cinnamon sticks and one using ground cinnamon. Hmmm…
After tasting Adi’s warm silky Arroz con Leche recipe, I wondered how it might taste frozen.
Rice in a pudding pop?!?
Heck yes!
These ultra creamy, yet chunky, pudding pops are a unique summer treat. They certainly aren’t what you’d expect when someone offers you a popsicle, but are very appealing.
The base of the rice pudding is rich and sweet, yet not overly sweet, whichmakes the little bits of golden raisin really standout. I loved the subtle spicy essence of cinnamon and nutmeg and the substantial texture.
These pudding pop are strangely hearty, but in a good way.
Mexican Rice Pudding Pops may not be for everyone, but I loved them!
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Arroz con Leche Pudding Pops Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Fun and festive Mexican Rice Pudding Pops made with a classic Arroz Con Leche Recipe. Creamy, sweet, and chunky with golden raisins and cinnamon.
Servings: 24 popsicles
Ingredients
US Customary - Metric
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Pinch salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 12 ounces California evaporated milk 1 can
- 14 ounces California sweetened condensed milk 1 can
- 2 cups California milk
- 1/2 cup chopped golden raisins
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
In a medium sauce pot, heat3 cups of water over high heat. Stir in the rice, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon sticks and cover. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until the rice is fluffy.
Add the three milks, raisins and vanilla. Stir and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3-5minutesto thicken, then remove from heat and cool a little.
Scoop the arroz con leche recipe into popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks and sprinkle the bottoms (tops) with ground cinnamon. Freeze to harden.
Once frozen solid, submerge the bottom of the molds in warm water for 30-60 seconds to help release the popsicles.
Nutrition
Serving: 1popsicle, Calories: 138kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 46mg, Potassium: 167mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 110IU, Vitamin C: 0.8mg, Calcium: 115mg, Iron: 0.2mg
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: Sommer Collier
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posted by Sommer Collier on Jul 8, 2013 (last updated Jun 18, 2019)
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Joanne Davies — Reply
This is a common Mexican treat at loads of bodega. This is written as if the author invented the arroz con leche popsicle.
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isabel — Reply
Very tasty!
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Jaclyn — Reply
These look heavenly! What a delicious recipe!
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Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies — Reply
With the heat we’ve been having, I think I could eat these all day long. Delicious!
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Tara @ Unsophisticook — Reply
What a great twist on rice pudding — they’re delicious!
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Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet — Reply
Ummm….heck to the ya. I could totally get into these.
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Marian (Sweetopia) — Reply
Finally got around to commenting here, but have to say, these have been on my mind since I saw them on google+ ~ What an amazing idea! Have to try!
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Dina — Reply
what a great idea! these sound delish!
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Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen — Reply
This looks so amazing, the perfect summer treat!
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Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. — Reply
very fun and creative Sommer!
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Russell at Chasing Delicious — Reply
This is an awesome idea for a popsicle! Yum!
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RavieNomNoms — Reply
This is SO creative!
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JulieD — Reply
So cute and what a great idea, Sommer!
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Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles — Reply
I would never think to make something like this, but it looks so intriguing and delish. And beautiful!
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Belinda @zomppa — Reply
A great twist!! Need this during these ridiculously hot months.
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Rowaida Flayhan — Reply
Love love this recipe this is amazing Thank you
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A great way to transform a classic comfort food into a frozen treat!
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Heather Christo — Reply
these are the most inventive thing i have seen in ages!! Love it!
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Nessa — Reply
So interesting and they look great! I should try this idea with my Abuelita’s rice pudding recipe :)
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Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking — Reply
What a great idea for a super creamy, spiced summer treat! These look awesome, Sommer!
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Jenny Flake — Reply
How fun are these?! Wish they were waiting in my freezer for me!!
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Tammela — Reply
Great idea, and sounds fantastic!
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Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch — Reply
Wow – how unique and amazing these look!!! So decadent and creamy…
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Laura (Tutti Dolci) — Reply
Such a fun idea, you are so creative!
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Delishhh — Reply
Love it! Like Rice porridge in a popsicle!! Very cute!
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Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen — Reply
Love this refreshing but rich idea for ice pops, Sommer!
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naomi — Reply
This sounds really interesting- going to have to this!
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steph@stephsbitebybite — Reply
Oh my gosh!! This is my kind of popsicle!
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Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain — Reply
What a fun idea!! Perfect for those 100+ degree days!
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Coco in the Kitchen — Reply
What a great idea.
I love the cinnamon dusting on the bottom, Sommer. -
Maria — Reply
Great summer treat!
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Paula - bell'alimento — Reply
Super creative Sommer. Love it.
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Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig — Reply
I love the idea that these have texture! What a cool idea! I still haven’t gotten my molds out!
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Julie @ Table for Two — Reply
how creative is this? love it!
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marla — Reply
LOVE how creative these pops are! Must give em a go :)
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Christine (Cook the Story) — Reply
What an interesting idea. I love rice pudding when it’s warm and creamy but also leftovers cold from the fridge. So why not uber-cold? Love it!
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Tieghan — Reply
Yes, yes, yes! Love these Sommer!
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Jeanette — Reply
Sommer – love the idea of rice pudding on a pop – a nice refreshing, and filling treat.
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Brianna — Reply
Yum! These look decadently refreshing for summer. Must try!
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Aimee @ Simple Bites — Reply
I am totally on board with this, Sommer!
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DessertForTwo — Reply
We used to go to Corpus Christi for spring break and there was a popsicle stand that sold fresh fruit popsicles, but I always got the rice pudding pops! SO good! :)
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Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar — Reply
Love this idea! Looks super tasty!
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Angie — Reply
How unique, love it!
