Teresa's Recipes
Budino Di Riso
Budino Di Riso, a delightful classic from the heart of Italy that beautifully combines the comfort of a creamy rice pudding with the crispness of a pastry crust. This dessert, a staple in Tuscany, takes you on a culinary journey to the Italian countryside, where it's traditionally served during Easter celebrations. With its delicate balance of vanilla and lemon zest, it's a sweet treat that's sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 batch, enough to line a 9-inch pie dish Pastry dough
- 3, large Eggs
- 1 tablespoon, finely grated Lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 2 cups Milk
- 3/4 cup Short grain rice
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 8
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Sugar: 20g
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the short grain rice, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and finely grated lemon zest. Stir well to combine.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently. Continue to cook until the rice is tender. This should take about 20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until they're well combined. Gradually whisk a small amount of the hot rice mixture into the beaten eggs to temper them. This prevents the eggs from scrambling when they're added to the hot mixture.
- Slowly pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the rice mixture, stirring constantly to evenly distribute the heat.
- Roll out your pastry dough on a lightly floured surface and line your 9-inch pie dish with it. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges as desired.
- Pour the rice and egg mixture into the pastry-lined pie dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the rice filling is set. The filling should no longer jiggle when you gently shake the pie dish.
- Remove the budino di riso from the oven and let it cool completely before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to fully set and makes slicing easier.