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, 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!
Ingredients
(About12 servings)
- 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
Directions
- 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.
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This was printed from MyColombianRecipes.com
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ruth says
That looks so moist and delicious!
Belinda @zomppa says
Oh BOY, you served this up right with a tall glass of milk!!
melaniemusings2 says
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
Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook says
Rice pudding in a cake, this looks fantastic. I’d definitely have to save room for a second helping!
rebecca says
fun use of rice
5 Star Foodie says
Super delicious, this would be wonderful to try!
Jeannie says
Great way to hide all the rice in there:D
Norma-Platanos, Mangoes and Me! says
Oh boy this looks really amazing…
Julia says
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
Erica says
Thank you, guys!