Creamy baked rice pudding in a soft pie crust… this rice pie recipe is a classic Belgian dessert! There are not many popular Belgian treats but this June D’Arville version of a well known pie captures one of them. If you can, PLEASE use the weight measurements. Enjoy!
This is my favourite type of French fruit tart, even more so than apple tart! Our local Patisserie makes a wonderful Tarte aux Abricots, but they are quite expensive and VERY large, much too big for the two of us when we have no B and B guests! So, I have been tinkering in the kitchen again, and have come up with this recipe. You MUST use fresh apricots for this – tinned ones are too soft and too sweet. Plus, I love the slightly tart flavour that the fresh apricots lend to the flavours of this tart. The ground almonds are scattered over the base of the short crust pastry case to stop it becoming soggy during cooking; they also provide a complimentary flavour to the apricots. A classic French tart that will make a delightful ending to any special meal or for afternoon tea. Serve this tart with fresh whipped cream or crème fraiche.
This was in our Age Sunday supplement. I’m posting it in honour of Australia Day, but have to admit I personally couldn’t eat kangaroo meat and would make it with lamb or beef! Prep time includes chill time.
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