Saffron Pie
6 servings
40 minutes
Saffron pie is a delicate and aromatic dessert rooted in Italian cuisine, known for its elegance and simplicity. This pie combines the airy texture of rice with rich notes of cream, almond, and raisins, while saffron adds a refined flavor and golden hue. It is perfect for cozy tea gatherings or festive feasts, with its tenderness complemented by the sweetness of blackberry jam and the lightness of whipped cream. Traditionally, saffron was used in Mediterranean cuisine as a symbol of wealth and sophistication, and its addition to the pie makes this dish particularly refined. Enjoy this Italian masterpiece that delights the taste and aroma of everyone who tries it!
1
Cook the rice. Mix all ingredients, pour into a buttered mold (layer height maximum 3 cm).
- Short-grain (round) rice: 1 glass
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
- Cream: 30 ml
- Milk: 20 ml
- Salt: pinch
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Raisins: to taste
- Grated almonds: to taste
- Saffron: pinch
- Butter: 1 tablespoon
2
Bake for 30 minutes in the oven at 225 degrees.
3
Serve with blackberry jam and whipped cream.
