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VIDEO: Rice Pudding and Dulce de Leche Mason Jars

What happens when you layer rice pudding and dulce de leche in mason jars? Sweet, sweet magic!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Cup of rice
  • 2 Cinnamon sticks
  • 7 Cloves
  • 4 Cups of milk
  • 1 Cup of sweetened condensed milk
  • Dulce de leche

Powdered cinnamon

METHOD

  1. In a saucepan, combine the rice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and milk, and simmer.
  2. Add the sweetened condensed milk, stir, and simmer for a few more minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. In a mason jar, layer the rice pudding and dulce de leche, and top with a sprinkling of powdered cinnamon. 
  4. Enjoy!

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