Dairy-Free Arroz con Leche with Almond Breeze Almond Milk

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of water
• 2 medium Mexican cinnamon sticks
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 3 cups Almond Breeze Extra Creamy Almondmilk, divided
• 1/4 cup sugar (plus more if needed)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Ground cinnamon for garnish

Directions:

1. Boil water in a medium pot. Add cinnamon sticks and boil for 5 minutes.
2. Add rice. Lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Mix in 1 1/2 cups of almondmilk, salt, and sugar. Stir and simmer on medium-low for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is soft. Stir every 5 minutes or so to keep the rice from sticking to the bottom.
4. Mix in the rest of the almondmilk and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Stir to dissolve any film that forms on the top. Taste for sweetness. If you would like it sweeter, add a tablespoon or two of sugar.
5. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Discard the cinnamon sticks. Garnish with ground cinnamon and serve warm in cups or bowls or refrigerate for an hour and serve cold.