ITALIAN RICE PIE II

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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

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ cup butter
½ cup white sugar
3 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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

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

Gabrielle Phillips
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Overall, this rice pie was a good dish. It was easy to make and the flavors were nice. I would recommend it to others.


Mdrohim Mdrohim
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The rice pie was a bit too cheesy. I think it needed more vegetables.


Ofentse Molekwa
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The rice pie was a bit too dry. I think it needed more sauce.


Insan Bno
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This rice pie was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Benson Rose
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I'm not usually a fan of rice pies, but this one was really good! The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I especially loved the gooey mozzarella cheese.


Ibad Akram
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This rice pie was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Allauddin khaan Wazir
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I made this rice pie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I especially loved the way the cheese melted into the filling. This recipe is a keeper!


Melissa Gillette
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This recipe was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the crispy rice crust and the creamy filling. The tomato sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Lucas Perez
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Wow, this rice pie was incredible! I was skeptical at first, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. The flavors were out of this world, and the texture was perfect. The rice crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I can't wait to make th


Zeeva Israel
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I've tried many rice pie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the results were amazing. The pie had a perfect balance of flavors and textures. It was crispy on the outside and creamy on the ins


Salada Abdi
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This Italian Rice Pie was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was just perfect. The crispy rice crust, the creamy filling, and the tangy tomato sauce came together beautifully. I especially loved the gooey mozzarella cheese