Austrian Baked Rice Casserole with Apples
This Austrian baked rice casserole with apples combines creamy pudding rice, tart apples, rum-soaked raisins and flaked almonds into a comforting oven-baked dessert. The Thermomix cooks the rice pudding gently with precise temperature control and mixes the egg mixture evenly, so every spoonful is silky, fragrant with vanilla and lemon, and topped with golden almonds.
About this recipe
Austrian baked rice casserole with apples Thermomix TM7 recipes bring a beloved alpine comfort dessert straight into your kitchen. This all-in-one kitchen machine gently simmers the pudding rice in milk, butter and vanilla without a single stir from you, then blends the eggs and lemon-kissed apples into the cooled rice in seconds. The result is a soft, custardy casserole with tender apple pieces and a crunchy crown of toasted flaked almonds — a texture balance that is hard to achieve on the hob. Searching for a cosy dessert or sweet weekend bake that also works as a weeknight treat? This recipe delivers exactly that: rum-plumped raisins, a hint of caramelised caster sugar and a warm cinnamon-free aroma that lets the apples shine. It is an ideal make-ahead dessert for family gatherings, autumn birthdays or a Sunday table, and leftovers taste just as good reheated the next day.
Preparation tips
- Soak the raisins in rum or apple juice while the rice pudding simmers, so they plump up and distribute their flavour through the casserole rather than staying hard and dry in pockets.
- Place cling film directly on the cooled rice pudding before folding in the eggs; this prevents a skin forming and keeps the rice creamy, giving the baked casserole its characteristic custardy texture.
- Scatter the flaked almonds over the apples only just before baking so they toast to a golden crunch; serve the casserole lukewarm with a spoonful of thick yogurt or crème fraîche.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free version: replace the rum with freshly squeezed apple juice or black tea for soaking the raisins — the casserole keeps its moist texture and becomes completely kid-friendly for a family dessert.
- Autumn festive variation: swap half the apples for firm pears and add a pinch of cinnamon and a handful of chopped walnuts with the flaked almonds for a seasonal Christmas-table version.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precise heating cooks the pudding rice in milk gently at a controlled temperature, preventing sticking and scorching on the base of the mixing bowl. [Precision Control]
- The Thermomix mixes the eggs evenly through the cooled rice pudding in seconds, creating a uniform custardy base for the casserole. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle stirring runs automatically while the rice simmers, so you can core and slice the tart apples hands-free without watching the pot. [Hands-Free]
- Weighing the caster sugar, rice and butter directly in the mixing bowl saves dirtying separate scales and guarantees consistent results every bake. [Built-in Scale]
- The Thermomix whips air into the eggs quickly, giving the baked casserole a lighter, fluffier texture than hand-whisked versions. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- pudding rice
- whole milk
- unsalted butter
- fine sea salt
- natural vanilla extract
- rum (optional)
- raisins (optional)
- tart apples
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- caster sugar