Hungarian Rice Pudding Soufflé (Rizsfelfújt / Rízskoch) 🇭🇺🍚✨
This traditional Hungarian baked rice pudding soufflé is a light, fluffy, and slightly sweet dish that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon treat. It has a creamy interior with a golden, slightly crisp top, often served with powdered sugar, jam, or vanilla sauce.
Ingredients (Serves 6-8)
For the Rice Base:
- 1 cup (200g) short-grain rice (like arborio or pudding rice)
- 2 ½ cups (600ml) milk
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- ¼ cup (50g) sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Soufflé Mixture:
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional, for freshness)
- ½ cup (120g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp flour or cornstarch (for stability)
For Serving:
- Powdered sugar
- Apricot jam, raspberry jam, or vanilla sauce