Creamy Sweet Rice with Cinnamon

Sweet rice is a classic dessert that crosses generations and borders.This recipe raises the traditional sweet rice to something especially creamy and fragrant, ideal for those moments of comfort at the end of a meal or as a treat on a rainy afternoon.

### Ingredients:
- 1 cup of short grain rice (such as tree rice)
- 4 cups of whole milk
- 1 cup of water
- 1 can of condensed milk (395g)
- 1 cinnamon in stick
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cinnamon powder to sprinkle
- 1 lemon peel (optional to give a citrus touch)

### Preparation:

1. ** Preparing the rice: **
- In a medium pan, put the rice and water.Bring to medium heat and cook until all the water is absorbed.Attention not to burn the bottom.

2. ** Adding the milk: **
- When the rice is almost dry, add the whole milk, the cinnamon stick and the lemon peel (if using).Mix well so that the rice does not stick to the bottom of the pan.

3. ** Slow cooking: **
- Reduce the heat down and let the rice cook slowly.The process should be slow for rice to release all your starch, giving the candy creamy.Keep cooking until the milk reduces and the rice is very soft, which should take about 25-30 minutes.

4. ** Adding Condensed Milk: **
- When the rice is cooked and the mixture is creamy, add the condensed milk and vanilla.Stir well to incorporate all ingredients.

5. ** Finishing: **
- Cook for another 5-10 minutes, until the candy reaches the desired consistency (some prefer more liquid, some more creamy).

6. ** serving: **
- Turn off the heat and remove the lemon peel and cinnamon.Serve the rice hot sweet or let cool and refrigerate to a cold version.When serving, sprinkle cinnamon powder on top for an extra aroma and a beautiful finish.

### Tips:
- The type of rice is important.Short beans have more starch, which helps create a more creamy texture.
- Adjust sugar according to your preference.If you prefer less sweet, reduce the amount of condensed milk.
- For a more playful version, add raisins during the last minutes of cooking.

This recipe for sweet rice with cinnamon is a real trip to childhood flavors, being also an excellent option to impress in family events or between friends.Bon APPECITT!