Torta Di Riso Alla Pavese (pavia Rice Cake)

Torta di Riso alla Pavese, or Pavia Rice Cake, is a traditional dessert from the Lombardy region of Italy. This creamy and comforting cake is made with rice, eggs, and flavored with lemon zest and vanilla.

Torta Di Riso Alla Pavese (pavia Rice Cake)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Butter, for greasing the pan
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring the milk to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the rice and cook, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened.
  3. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan with butter and sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the bottom and sides, shaking off any excess.
  5. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  6. Gently fold the cooled rice mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
  7. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove the sides of the pan and transfer the cake to a serving plate.
  10. Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
5g
Fat
10g

Supplies

9-inch (23cm) springform pan Mixing bowls Whisk Spatula

Tools

Oven Saucepan Baking sheet

Serving suggestions

Serve the Torta di Riso alla Pavese with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla gelato.

Tips & tricks

For a twist, you can add a handful of raisins soaked in rum to the rice mixture before baking.

Cost

$10