- Collapsed after baking.
- Natural as air cools, but severe collapse means the center wasn't fully set.
- Rice is hard.
- Rice must be fully cooked in milk before baking; it won't soften much in the oven.
Hungarian Rice Soufflé Cake
Reminiscent of childhood, this rice soufflé (Rizskoch) is an elegant, airy dessert. A thick rice pudding base is lightened with whipped egg whites. In the oven, air bubbles expand, rising the cake to a sponge-like texture. Best served with apricot jam.
Ingredients
1
cup
Arborio or Round Rice
2 1/2
cups
Milk
1/2
cup
Sugar
1
tbsp
Vanilla Sugar (or 1 tsp extract)
4
large
Eggs
1
whole
Lemon Zest
4
tbsp
Butter (room temp)
1
pinch
Salt
1/4
cup
Raisins
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Equipment Needed
- Pot for rice
- High-sided baking dish
- Whisk
- Two bowls
Allergen Information
Milk
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Simmer washed rice in milk with vanilla and salt until soft and thick. Let cool to lukewarm.
Tip: Starch gelatinizes in milk creating a creamy binder.
2
✓
Cream butter, sugar, egg yolks, and lemon zest. Mix into cooled rice.
Tip: Rice must not be hot or it will cook the yolks.
3
✓
Whip egg whites to stiff peaks. Fold gently into rice base. Add raisins.
Tip: Whipped whites provide the lift. Don't deflate them!
4
✓
Pour into greased, breadcrumb-dusted pan. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 30-35 mins until golden.
Tip: Proteins coagulate around air bubbles, setting the structure.
5
✓
Cool slightly, cube, and serve with powdered sugar and jam.
Tip: Structure stabilizes upon cooling.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 cup Arborio or Round Rice
- 2 1/2 cups Milk
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Sugar (or 1 tsp extract)
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 whole Lemon Zest
- 4 tbsp Butter (room temp)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1/4 cup Raisins