This sweet rice pie is a dessert traditionally served on Easter by many Italian families. But this version is so good, I make it more often than that.
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup white sugar
- 3 eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup uncooked white rice
- 1 quart milk
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 6 eggs
Directions
Step 1
Stir the flour and baking powder together in a bowl; set aside. In a second large bowl, cream the butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 3 eggs, one at a time, and stir in the vanilla. Gradually beat in the flour mixture to make a soft dough. Divide the dough in half and shape into two balls. Working on a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball to fit two 10 inch pie plates. Line the pie plates with the crust, and refrigerate until needed.
Step 2
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan, and stir in the rice. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Stir in the milk. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Step 4
Meanwhile, beat the ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 6 eggs together in a mixing bowl until smooth and frothy. Stir in the cooled rice mixture until evenly blended. Pour into the pie shells.
Step 5
Bake pies in preheated oven until the filling is set and tops are golden brown, about 90 minutes. Cool on racks.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 323 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat5g | 24% |
Cholesterol125mg | 42% |
Sodium182mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate49g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars28g | |
Protein11g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 5% |
Calcium200mg | 15% |
Iron2mg | 11% |
Potassium194mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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