Italian Rice Pie Recipe
Lemon and vanilla complement this creamy blend of rice, milk, eggs and sugar. It is regarded as a traditional Italian dessert for Easter Sunday. The recipe isn't difficult thanks to the use of a refrigerated crust.
Difficulty Level Medium
Servings 12 slices
Calories 254kcal
Cost $7.75
Utensils & Equipment
- 1 9-inch deep dish pie plate
- 1 wire cooling rack
- 1 wire whisk
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 large bowl
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 set of measuring spoons
- 1 spoon
Ingredients List
For The Filling
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup long grain rice Arborio rice if you can find it
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups milk preferably whole milk
- 4 eggs large
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare The Crust
- The refrigerated pie crust should sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or as directed on the package.
- Place the crust in the pie plate and flute or crimp the edge.
- Place in refrigerator until ready to be filled.
Cook The Rice
- Simmer the rice and milk in a medium saucepan on low until thickened and the milk has completely absorbed into the rice.
- Remove the pan from the heat and cool to room temperature.
Preheat The Oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
Prepare The Filling
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs until foamy then whisk in the sugar and salt until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and vanilla extract then fold in the cooked rice.
- Spoon the filling into the crust.
Bake
- Bake at 400℉ for 15 minutes then lower the oven temp to 350℉.
- Bake for an additional 40-45 minutes.
- Pie is done when the center is set and not jiggly.
Cool
- Allow to sit on wire cooling rack for 2 hours or until pie plate is cool to the touch.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Italian Rice Pie Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 254
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 77mg26%
Sodium 147mg6%
Potassium 127mg4%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 297IU6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 128mg13%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
