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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Breads and Cakes » Torta De Pastores (colombian Cheese And Rice Pudding Cake)

    Torta de Pastores (Colombian Cheese and Rice Pudding Cake)

    Sep 20, 2012 · Modified: Sep 14, 2022 by Erica Dinho · 10 Comments

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    Torta de Pastores is a traditional Colombian dessert. This cake is very unique and delicious, it's made with rice pudding, raisins, sponge cake, wine and cheese.

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    Torta de Pastores (Colombian Cheese and Rice Pudding Cake)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 6 servings

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 cups of rice pudding
    • 3 cups of bizcochuelo or sponge cake crumbs
    • ¼ cup of butter melted
    • ¾ of cup of white cheese or queso blanco shredded
    • 4 large eggs beaten
    • 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
    • ½ cup of raisins soaked in warm water for 30
    • minutes
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
    • ½ cup of Moscatel or Oporto wine
    • Pinch of salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat an oven to 325°F. Lightly butter a large baking pan.
    • Drain the raisins and place in a large mixing bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and mix well until well combined.
    • 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.

    Notes

    Make the rice pudding and sponge cake the day before. It will be easier to assemble the cake the next day.
     
    Keyword Cake, colombian dessert
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    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.

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    It's a pretty filling and rich dessert so a word of advice, serve this after a light meal, that way you can enjoy an extra portion. Another great aspect of this cake is that it tastes even better the next day.

    Buen provecho!

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    Other Colombian desserts recipes you may want try:

    Dulce de Coco (Coconut and Milk Dessert)

    Pastel Gloria (Dulce de Leche, Cheese and Guava Paste Pastries)

    Flan de Chocolate (Chocolate Flan)

    Torta Negra Envinada (Colombian Black Cake)

    More Desserts Recipes

    Galletas De Anís (Anise Cookies)Torta De Manzana (Colombian-Style Apple Cake)Polvorosas (Colombian Butter And Sugar Cookies)Coffee Flan (Flan De Café)Coconut Panna Cotta
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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. ruth

      September 20, 2012 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      That looks so moist and delicious!

      Reply
    2. Belinda @zomppa

      September 20, 2012 at 9:58 pm

      5 stars
      Oh BOY, you served this up right with a tall glass of milk!!

      Reply
    3. melaniemusings2

      September 21, 2012 at 9:32 am

      5 stars
      This is my favorite cake. My Russian Abuela made this but did not add the cheese. Muy delicioso. I tried to make it once but it was not quite right. I will now make it again using your recipe..my Grandma had her recipes in her head..so they were not as organized as this. Buen Fin De La Semana.
      Melanie

      Reply
    4. Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook

      September 21, 2012 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      Rice pudding in a cake, this looks fantastic. I'd definitely have to save room for a second helping!

      Reply
    5. rebecca

      September 21, 2012 at 8:45 pm

      5 stars
      fun use of rice

      Reply
    6. 5 Star Foodie

      September 21, 2012 at 9:20 pm

      5 stars
      Super delicious, this would be wonderful to try!

      Reply
    7. Jeannie

      September 22, 2012 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      Great way to hide all the rice in there:D

      Reply
    8. Norma-Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

      September 22, 2012 at 6:14 pm

      5 stars
      Oh boy this looks really amazing...

      Reply
    9. Julia

      September 26, 2012 at 1:05 pm

      5 stars
      Typical Colombian cuisine varies regionally and is influenced by indigenous and Spanish. I love your Traditional Colombian Food and recipes. I made this Torta de Pastores and it was a wonderful cake. Love the recipe and I am going to make it again for Christmas.Thanks

      Reply
    10. Erica

      September 26, 2012 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you, guys!

      Reply

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