Cold rice pudding mixed with whipped cream, sugar and vanilla, served with a warm cherry sauce. A whole almond is hidden in the communal bowl; whoever finds it in their serving receives a gift.
Risalamande is an adaptation of the French riz a l'amande introduced to Danish cuisine in the 19th century. The tradition of hiding the whole almond is uniquely Danish and dates to the same period. The cold pudding contrasts with the warm cherry sauce in a way that is considered the defining flavour of Danish Christmas.
3 editor picks for Risalamande (Christmas Rice Pudding) in Aarhus, ranked by editorial score. All Aarhus signature dishes · Risalamande (Christmas Rice Pudding) across every city.
Restaurant Klokken ★ 4.1
midtbyen · Mindegade 6, 8000 Aarhus C
Restaurant Klokken on Mindegade serves classic Danish smørrebrød at lunch and a Danish dinner menu in intimate private booths, with roast beef.
Teater Bodega ★ 3.8
midtbyen · Skolegade 7, 8000 Aarhus C
A long-established bodega next to the city theatre, frequented by actors and old Aarhus alike. Located in Midtbyen. Kitchen leans traditional danish.
Den Lille Kro ★ 3.8
latinerkvarteret · Graven 16, 8000 Aarhus C
Den Lille Kro in the Latin Quarter is a cosy Danish pub restaurant serving classic dishes like stegt flæsk, tarteletter and smørrebrød in a wood-panelled.