As Easter approaches, many people look for special dishes to celebrate the occasion. One popular tradition is to bake an Easter rice pie, a delectable combination of creamy rice, savory fillings, and a golden, flaky crust. This dish holds a special place in many cultures, offering a hearty and flavorful centerpiece for family gatherings. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, creating an Easter rice pie can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. With a few simple ingredients and some culinary creativity, you can craft a delicious and memorable dish that will delight your family and friends.
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EASTER RICE PIE
This pie is a wonderful tradition to start making for Easter. The decadent custard is held together with the arborio rice. Not too sweet, no one will ever know there's rice in it unless you tell them. This pie is rich, fluffy, and very creamy. A pinch of cinnamon is the perfect touch and adds just a bit of flavor. A wonderful...
Provided by Jessica S
Categories Pies
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a 9.5"-10" deep dish pie dish with dough. (Recommend deep dish (2") as this is a lot of filling and will come very close to top.)
- 2. Beat together sugar and ricotta. Add eggs one at a time and beat until incorporated.
- 3. Add half & half, vanilla, lemon juice, and 1 dash of cinnamon. Mix well. Stir in rice.
- 4. Pour filling into crust and sprinkle lightly a dash of cinnamon on top. (Photo in this step is of the filling in a 9.5" x 2" pie dish. It will not overflow while baking.)
- 5. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Lower temp to 350 degrees and bake an additional 50 minutes. Should be lightly browned on top & may be very slightly jiggly toward the center (will set up when cool).
- 6. Let cool completely. Serve chilled or room temp.
ITALIAN EASTER RICE PIE
***PLEASE NOTE I HAVE CORRECTED THE NUMBER OF PIES WHICH THIS RECIPE MAKES, FROM 2 TO 4... THANK YOU TO THE REVIEWERS FOR BRININGT HIS TO MY ATTENTION****Compilation of other recipes I've tried in the never ending quest to duplicate another one of my grandmother's recipes. Many make this with lemon zest/juice or candied citron. We always served this on Easter, it's not too sweet, and not too heavy either> Just right after a big Easter Dinner.
Provided by CHRISSYG
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 4 pies, 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat Oven to 350 degrees and line 2 9" Pie Pans with the crusts, refrigerate and reserve.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the next 6 ingredients with a large spoon until thoroughly combined (no electric mixers here, it'll ruin the rice).
- Divide filling between 4 prepared pie crusts, sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake about 45 minutes or until filling is set in the middle (no longer giggling).
- Allow to cool completely before serving, this actually tastes best when refrigerated overnight.
EASTER RICE PIE
This recipes makes two Easter pies with rice and pineapple filling.
Provided by TINATED
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Grease two 9-inch pie plates.
- Pulse flour, baking powder, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt in a food processor several times until combined.
- Place butter into the flour mixture and pulse just until butter resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in 1 egg and vanilla extract; process until dough holds together, about 30 seconds.
- Place dough on a well-floured work surface, divide in half, and roll each piece into a 9-inch round crust.
- Fit crusts into the prepared pie plates and freeze for 1 hour.
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; stir in rice and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until rice has absorbed the water, about 20 minutes.
- Stir milk into the rice and bring to a simmer; cook until thickened, stirring often, about 10 more minutes. Set rice mixture aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Beat ricotta cheese, 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 6 eggs together in a bowl until smooth. Stir in cooked rice mixture and crushed pineapple until thoroughly combined.
- Divide the filling between the 2 cold pie crusts.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is set and the tops are golden brown, about 90 minutes. Cool on racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 115.6 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 274.5 mg, Sugar 20.5 g
EASTER RICE PIE
Steps:
- Grease two 9-inch pie plates.
- Pulse flour, baking powder, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt in a food processor several times until combined.
- Place butter into the flour mixture and pulse just until butter resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in 1 egg and vanilla extract; process until dough holds together, about 30 seconds.
- Place dough on a well-floured work surface, divide in half, and roll each piece into a 9-inch round crust. Fit crusts into the prepared pie plates and freeze for 1 hour.
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; stir in rice and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until rice has absorbed the water, about 20 minutes.
- Stir milk into the rice and bring to a simmer; cook until thickened, stirring often, about 10 more minutes. Set rice mixture aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Beat ricotta cheese, 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 6 eggs together in a bowl until smooth. Stir in cooked rice mixture and crushed pineapple until thoroughly combined.
- Divide the filling between the 2 cold pie crusts. Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is set and the tops are golden brown, about 90 minutes. Cool on racks.
Tips:
- For a crispy pie crust, use cold butter and ice water. Grate the butter into the flour mixture and work it in with your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs. Then, add the ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough just comes together. Do not overwork the dough, or it will become tough.
- If you don't have time to make your own pie crust, you can use a store-bought one. Just be sure to pre-bake it according to the package directions.
- You can use any type of cheese you like in this recipe. A good melting cheese, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or fontina, will work well.
- If you don't have any cooked rice, you can cook it ahead of time. Just follow the package directions.
- You can add other ingredients to this recipe, such as chopped ham, bacon, or vegetables. Be creative and experiment with different flavors.
- Serve the pie warm or at room temperature. It's also delicious the next day.
Conclusion:
Easter Rice Pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a holiday meal. It can be made ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy families. And it's also a great way to use up leftover rice. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give Easter Rice Pie a try. You won't be disappointed.
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