RICE CAKE (TORTA DI RISO)

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Posted for the Zaar World Tour-Italy. From the "Northern Italy Cooking" cookbook. I haven't made this yet, but plan to. This recipe is from Bologna, which is in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy. Arborio rice is a short, thick-grained Italian rice. Note: prep time does not include cooling time.

Provided by Bayhill

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 -2 tablespoon breadcrumbs, finely crushed and unflavored
4 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 lemon, zest of, grated
3/4 cup arborio rice or 3/4 cup other short-grain rice
5 eggs
1/2 cup blanched almond, finely chopped
1/2 cup candied citron peel, finely chopped
1/4 cup rum
2 -3 tablespoons rum
whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Butter a 10-inch spring form pan.
  • Sprinkle pan with fine unflavored breadcrumbs and shake off excess crumbs.
  • Combine milk, sugar and lemon zest in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in rice and reduce heat.
  • Simmer uncovered 45 minutes to 1 hour or until all the liquid is absorbed; stir occasionally to make sure mixture is not sticking.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Beat eggs until foamy in a large bowl.
  • Add cooled rice mixture, almonds, candied citron and 1/4 cup rum.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Pour rice mixture into buttered pan and level top with a spatula.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out dry.
  • Pierce holes in top of cake with fork and sprinkle with 2 to 3 Tablespoons rum. Cool to room temperature, them remove cake from pan. Decorate with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.2, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 201.9, Sodium 169.1, Carbohydrate 82.7, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 51, Protein 15.8

Suanu Esaenwi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The torta di riso was creamy, flavorful, and the perfect consistency.


Andre Asuncion
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This torta di riso is so good! The flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Kareem ashraf
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I've been making this torta di riso for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Arlene Mohammed
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This torta di riso is a must-try for any dessert lover. It's creamy, flavorful, and the perfect way to end a meal.


Despiro
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I've made this torta di riso several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Onel kids park
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This torta di riso is a delicious and elegant dessert. It's perfect for any special occasion.


Syed Shahzaib
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I made this torta di riso for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Elton Amos
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This is the best torta di riso recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Charlene Simmons
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The torta di riso was creamy, flavorful, and the perfect consistency.


tech kurd_plus
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This torta di riso is so good! The flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Andre Comedy
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I've been making this torta di riso for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Biggoofy panda
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This torta di riso is a must-try for any dessert lover. It's creamy, flavorful, and the perfect way to end a meal.


Reya Khan
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I was a bit skeptical about making this torta di riso, but I'm so glad I did. It was surprisingly easy to make and it turned out delicious!


Thunder Victor
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This is the best torta di riso I've ever had! The flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect.


Aracely Morales
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I've made this torta di riso several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Jayden Zyana
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! My family loved it.


Ladi Kaveen
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This torta di riso is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. The texture is creamy and smooth, and the flavor is perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again!