Torta di Riso in Bologna
Dessert · Worth the Adventure
A baked rice cake with almonds, candied fruit, and a hint of liqueur.
Pronunciation: TOR-tah dee REE-zoh
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Milk*What it is
A baked rice cake with almonds, candied fruit, and a hint of liqueur.
Taste translation
If you like rice pudding or flan - this is the Bolognese baked version: dense, custardy, and quietly great.
Zen's note
Not glamorous, but deeply Bolognese. Every good pasticceria has one, and locals bring it home for Sunday lunch.