Guatemalan Sweet Rice Pudding with Cinnamon and Raisins

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

A creamy, comforting rice pudding flavored with warm cinnamon and studded with plump raisins, a traditional Guatemalan dessert. This Latin American-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers long grain white rice, whole milk, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 4 cups whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup long grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear, then drain.
2. Step 2: In a large heavy saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 4 cups whole milk. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes until rice is tender and mixture thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 cup golden raisins, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt. Continue cooking over low heat, stirring often, for 10 more minutes until creamy and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and let the pudding cool slightly. Serve warm or chilled, sprinkled with 1 tsp ground cinnamon for garnish.