Creamy Summer Strawberry Horchata

Name: Creamy Summer Strawberry Horchata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 16 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: 1 cup of long-grain white rice; 1 cup of raw unsalted almonds; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 cup of fresh strawberries, hulled and halved, plus additional for garnish; 4 cups of water, divided; 2 cups of whole milk; 1 cup of condensed milk; 1 cup of evaporated milk; 1/2 cup of granulated sugar (or to taste); 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; Ice for serving

9 steps

Prep:15minCook:1min

Embrace the fusion of traditional Mexican beverage with a creamy and fruity twist in our Creamy Summer Strawberry Horchata. This drink combines the classic horchata with the summery freshness of strawberries, enriched with a trio of whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk. The depth of the rice, creaminess of the almonds, brightness of the strawberries, and the hint of cinnamon create an unforgettably refreshing treat. The natural sweetness of the strawberries and milks allows us to cut back on added sugar, making it a healthier indulgence you can feel good about.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:55:47 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories456.7 kcal (23%)

Total Fat18.2 g (26%)

Carbs63 g (24%)

Sugars37 g (41%)

Protein13 g (26%)

Sodium104.5 mg (5%)

Fiber3.3 g (12%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

1 cuplong-grain white rice

1 cupunsalted almonds

raw

1cinnamon stick

1 cupfresh strawberries

hulled and halved, plus additional for garnish

4 cupswater

divided

2 cupswhole milk

1 cupcondensed milk

1 cupevaporated milk

½ cupgranulated sugar

or to taste

1 teaspoonvanilla extract

ice

for serving

Instructions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rinsed rice, almonds, and cinnamon stick in a large bowl. Add 2 cups of water, cover the bowl, and let it soak overnight or at least for 8 hours.

Step 2

After the soaking time, pour the mixture into a blender, including the cinnamon stick. Add strawberries to the blender as well.

Step 3

Blend on high until you have a smooth mixture (approximately 2-3 minutes).

Step 4

Using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain the mixture into a pitcher, pressing with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.

Step 5

Add the sugar, vanilla extract, whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk to the pitcher. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Step 6

Add the remaining 2 cups of water to the pitcher and stir to combine.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the sweetness, if necessary. If you prefer your horchata more diluted, you can add a bit more water.

Step 8

Chill the horchata in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Step 9

To serve, stir well, then pour the horchata over ice in glasses. If desired, garnish with additional cut-up strawberries or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.