Rijstevlaai

In Dutch and Belgian cuisine, there is a delightful dessert known as rijsttaartje or rijstevlaai, referred to in French as tarte au riz. This treat is essentially a pie filled with creamy rice pudding. Originating from Verviers, it has gained widespread popularity across Eastern Belgium, southeastern Netherlands, and the Aachen area in Germany.

Rijsttaartje is best enjoyed cold, making it a refreshing dessert option. Typically, these pies are made with a single crust, meaning they don’t have a pastry layer on top, allowing the rich, creamy filling to take center stage.