Rice Tart

Belgian cuisine is mostly defined within fries and mussels, but they also have dishes like this Rijsttaart - Belgian Rice Tart recipe. This is the kind of comfort baking that requires simple ingredients and is a great way to use up left over rice pudding (if that’s a thing for you).

The size of Belgium and location within Europe means it can be hard to find exact food that also isn't found linked to neighboring countries, meaning this Rijstaart or Rice Tart has a version enjoyed in the Netherlands that you might or might not have been introduced to.

Ingredients and substitutions for Belgian Rice Tart

• Arborio rice: Arborio is high in starch and does not need to be washed, and is usually the rice used for risotto because it absorbs liquid successfully, resulting in a creamy texture and firm bite.
• Milk: Whole milk was used to ensure the pudding and filling have a perfect creamy consistency.
• Vanilla extract: The flavor powerhouse that infuses our rice pudding and compliments the custard powder.
• Eggs: As well as adding structure to the pudding, the eggs will bind everything together so are essential.
• Custard powder: Helping to thicken up the pudding as it bakes, the custard results in adding richness of the filling.
• Puff pastry: The light flaky texture in puff pastry creates a great base for the tart.

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How to make Rice Tart:

Step 1: Rice pudding: Make the rice pudding and cook until the rice is cooked. Add the vanilla extract once cooked and set aside to cool.

Step 2: Puff pastry: Press the pastry into your pie dish and trim the excess.

Step 3: Filling: Stir the rice pudding and other filling ingredients in a bowl before pouring into the pastry.

Step 4: Bake: Place into the oven, baking until set in the center when you jiggle it.

Step 5: Cool: Allow time to cool completely before serving up.

Step 6: Enjoy: Dig in.

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Sylvie Taylor

Creamy rice pudding baked within a puff pastry crust makes this Rijstaart or Belgian Rice Tart recipe a great take on a classic dish.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Cooling time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 35 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Belgian

Servings 8

Calories 406 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Rice pudding

• 500 milliliters / 2 cups whole milk
• 100 grams / ½ cup superfine/caster sugar
• 150 grams / ¾ cup arborio rice
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Tart

• 150 milliliters / ⅔ cup whole milk
• 90 grams / 2 medium eggs room temperature
• 22 grams / 2 tablespoons custard powder sifted
• 25 grams / ¼ cup confectioner’s/icing sugar sifted
• 300 grams / 10.5 ounces puff pastry

Instructions

 

Rice pudding

• Place the milk, sugar and rice into a saucepan on low-medium heat and bring to a simmer.
• Stirring intermittently every few minutes to ensure the rice cooks evenly and the milk has reduced and the rice is cooked, approximately 15-20 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
• Set aside to cool until it’s only warm.

Tart

• Preheat your oven to 180C/350F.
• Meanwhile, press the puff pastry into your pie dish and trim the excess.
• Place the rice pudding, milks, eggs, custard powder and sugar into a bowl and mix until well combined.
• Pour into the pastry and jiggle to ensure it is evenly spread out.
• Place into the oven to bake for 40 minutes or until golden and set in the center when you jiggle it.
• Remove and allow time to cool completely.
• Slice and serve.
• Dig in!

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Notes

• Arborio rice: Arborio is high in starch and does not need to be washed, usually being used as the rice for risotto because it absorbs liquid successfully, resulting in a creamy texture and firm bite.
• Size of tart dish used here: A fluted tart dish makes for the traditional tart and is easy to work with. The size of the tart used here is 21.5 centimeters or 8.5 inches, a medium size.
• You can make this ahead of time: Once cooled, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. This dessert is perfect for preparing in advance for gatherings or special occasions.

Adapted from Piet Huysentruyt

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal

Keyword custard, pie

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