Rice Cake (Torta Di Riso)

Rice Cake (Torta Di Riso)


1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.

2. Butter a 10-inch spring form pan.

3. Sprinkle pan with fine unflavored breadcrumbs and shake off excess crumbs.

4. Combine milk, sugar and lemon zest in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring frequently.

5. Stir in rice and reduce heat.

6. Simmer uncovered 45 minutes to 1 hour or until all the liquid is absorbed; stir occasionally to make sure mixture is not sticking.

7. Remove from heat and let cool.

8. Beat eggs until foamy in a large bowl.

9. Add cooled rice mixture, almonds, candied citron and 1/4 cup rum.

10. Mix thoroughly.

11. Pour rice mixture into buttered pan and level top with a spatula.

12. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out dry.

13. Pierce holes in top of cake with fork and sprinkle with 2 to 3 Tablespoons rum. Cool to room temperature, them remove cake from pan. Decorate with whipped cream.

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