Dominican arroz con leche is a sweet rice pudding made with milk, sugar, cinnamon, and often raisins.
Rice is simmered slowly in milk or a milk mixture until the grains soften and the liquid thickens. Cinnamon is used for fragrance and flavor, while raisins may be stirred through the pudding or added as a topping. Some Dominican recipes also use citrus peel, vanilla, or condensed milk.
Arroz con leche is not unique to the Dominican Republic; versions are found throughout Latin America, Spain, and other regions shaped by rice and dairy traditions. Dominican preparation is part of the country’s home-dessert repertoire and is commonly served chilled or at room temperature. It should not be confused with habichuelas con dulce, another Dominican sweet dish made from beans, milk, sugar, and spices.