Tarte au Riz

Name: Tarte au Riz
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Belgian
Ingredients: For pastry: 250g all-purpose flour, 125g butter, 50g sugar, 1 egg, pinch of salt; 200g round grain rice; 1L whole milk; 150g sugar; 3 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Zest of 1 lemon; Pinch of salt; Nutmeg

Tarte au Riz (TART oh REE)

Belgian Rice Tart

⏱ Prep Time 2 hours

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 334 kcal

A golden shortcrust tart filled with a creamy, vanilla-scented rice pudding baked until the top develops caramelised brown spots — a Walloon bakery treasure.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 7.0g

Carbs 45.0g

Fat 14.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

tart pan saucepan rolling pin mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: tart plate

Garnishes: powdered sugar, caramelised top

Accompaniments: coffee, tea

Ingredients

For pastry: 250g all-purpose flour, 125g butter, 50g sugar, 1 egg, pinch of salt
200g round grain rice
1L whole milk
150g sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
Pinch of salt
Nutmeg

Instructions

1
Make pastry: rub butter into flour with sugar and salt. Bind with egg. Wrap and chill 30 min.
2
Cook rice in milk with sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, and salt, stirring often, for 25 min until thick and creamy.
3
Cool the rice slightly. Beat in eggs one at a time.
4
Roll out pastry and line a tart pan. Pour in the rice filling.
5
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40-45 min until set with golden-brown spots on top.
6
Cool completely before slicing. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.

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Did You Know?

The town of Verviers holds an annual tarte au riz competition where bakers compete for the title of best rice tart in Wallonia.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

tart pan
saucepan
rolling pin
mixing bowl

Garnishing

powdered sugar, caramelised top

Accompaniments

coffee, tea

The Story Behind Tarte au Riz

Tarte au riz is a cornerstone of Walloon baking tradition, found in every bakery and pâtisserie across southern Belgium. The combination of creamy rice pudding in a buttery pastry shell reflects the region's love of comforting, simple desserts. Each town claims its own variation, with Verviers being particularly famous.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dessert or afternoon treat 📜 Origins: Walloon tradition, centuries old

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