Torta de Pastores Recipe (Colombian Cheese and Rice Pudding Cake)
Torta de Pastores is a traditional dessert from the Valle department of Colombia. Soothing, comforting, and just downright good, there's nothing like digging into a delicious, warm and sweet homemade dessert when the weather is getting cooler. It's a pretty filling and rich dessert so a word of advice, serve this after a light meal,
Ingredients
- 4 cups of rice pudding
- 3 cups of bizcochuelo or sponge cake crumbs
- 1/4 cup of butter (melted)
- 3/4 of cup of white cheese or queso blanco (shredded)
- 4 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup of raisins (soaked in warm water for 30)
- minutes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup of Moscatel or Oporto wine
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat an oven to 325°F. Lightly butter a large baking pan.
- 2
Drain the raisins and place in a large mixing bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and mix well until well combined.
- 3
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for about 15 minutes, then release the pan sides and slide the cake onto a serving plate. Serve warm or cold.
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