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.
Provided by Michele O'Sullivan
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 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.
- Bake pies in preheated oven until the filling is set and tops are golden brown, about 90 minutes. Cool on racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 125.4 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 181.8 mg, Sugar 28.2 g
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