Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

How to make Belgian Tarte Au Riz Inspired Rice Cake

Login to Save
1.6K views👍 24
Food Prelude
Food Prelude
1 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Food Prelude to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Belgian Rice Pie

Cultural Context

Belgian Rice Pie, or Rijsttaart, has its roots in the rural traditions of Belgium, where it was often made to celebrate special occasions. This delightful dessert showcases the simplicity of rice combined with eggs and milk, creating a custard-like filling encased in a buttery crust. Today, it remains a beloved treat in Belgian households and has inspired variations across Europe, often featuring local ingredients and flavors.

BelgianBEdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 liter Almond milk
5 oz Round rice
5 oz Sugar
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
1 cup Flour
1/3 cup Butter
3 eggs

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative with a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a different flavor profile.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

1

Prepare the shortcrust dough base using flour and butter.

2

Refrigerate the dough base as needed.

3

In a saucepan, combine the round rice and almond milk; bring to a boil.

4

Reduce heat and simmer until the rice is tender and most of the almond milk is absorbed.

5

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract.

6

Fold the cooked rice into the egg mixture until well combined.

7

Pour the mixture into the prepared pastry shell, smoothing the top.

8

Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is set and the top is golden.

9

Allow to cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingbakingmixing

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

RijsttaartTarte au Riz

More Belgian Rice Pie Videos

(3 videos)

Similar Belgian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Desserts From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)