Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease bottom and sides of a 9 or 10-inch cake pan; sprinkle with sugar to coat.
- In bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, rum, zest, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until combined; add the warmed milk, half & half and the cooked rice.
- Pour custard into the prepared pan. The rice should settle evenly along the bottom.
- Bake at 350° F for about 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and firm.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
Using Arborio Rice
With a silky texture, learn how to cook arborio rice in this dessert torte, for a rich and creamy rice pudding filling that will impress any guest! Made with liqueur, orange zest and vanilla, the medium-grain rice absorbs all of the flavors wonderfully for indulgent taste in every bite.
Topping Tip: For a nice caramelized top to the custard filling, sprinkle icing sugar on top before placing in the oven. Finally, make sure to garnish with homemade whipped cream and berries or chocolate shavings if desired.
How to Zest an Orange
Oftentimes many recipes call for orange zest. What does that mean and how does one zest an orange? Let's break it down.
The zest of citrus fruit can be found on the outside layer of the skin. You will only need a small amount of zest to go a long way. Avoid the white part of the peel since it is too bitter to use.
To zest an orange you can use the fine side of a grater. It is the most common and effortless way to do so. Depending on the recipe it can call for a different sized zest. If this is the case, use the thicker side of the grater.
You can never have enough zest! If you have grated more than your recipe calls for, no problem. It is possible to freeze your zested oranges for later use. The first step is to spread your zest in a thin layer on a cookie sheet and freeze, then split up the zest and store in a ziplock bag. Excess zest can last up to a month in the freezer.
Vanilla Extract: Why Is It Important?
Have you ever observed that vanilla extract is a common ingredient in dessert recipes? It is used in baking because it brings out the flavors of other components like milk, sugar, and so forth. Vanilla´s most important function is to mask the odor of uncooked eggs. Anything that calls for raw eggs typically contains at least a little amount of vanilla essence to mask the taste and smell.
Cooking Tip: Keep in mind while making some desserts that vanilla extract may vaporize when heated as a liquid due to its alcohol content and will result in the loss of some of the flavor.
Savory Recipes
If you prefer to use your arborio rice in savory recipes, take a look at our complete guide to preparing an irresistible risotto recipe. And, take a look at our Recipe section to find all kinds of meal inspiration using rice, quinoa, and pastas such as orzo recipes.
If you’re interested in cooking tips for home chefs, take a look at our Blog section including how to cook pearl couscous, a guide to spices, how to make gourmet fried rice along with plenty of other recipes like this baked curry salmon.
