Authentic Italian Rice Pie Recipe

Name: Authentic Italian Rice Pie Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients: butter for greasing; 9 eggs; 1.5 cups white sugar; 2 pounds ricotta cheese; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 cup cooked white rice; 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

Enjoy a taste of tradition with this sweet rice pie, a classic Italian dessert perfect for Easter Sunday. This original recipe from Naples, Italy, brings back cherished memories of Easter preparations, where family would gather to prepare a feast blessed by the local priest.

Total time1 hr 15 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time1 hr
Yield1 1 (9x13-inch) rice pie, 8

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Ingredients

butter for greasing
9 eggs eggs
1.5 cups white sugar
2 pounds ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup cooked white rice
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

Instructions

Gather all your ingredients. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Generously butter a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs until light and frothy. Gradually add the sugar, mixing well until fully incorporated. Stir in the ricotta cheese and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the heavy cream.
Carefully fold in the cooked rice and crushed pineapple until evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is beautifully golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 1 hour. Allow the pie to cool completely in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 643 kcal
Fat Content: 36 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 47 g
Sodium Content: 209 mg
Protein Content: 22 g
Cholesterol Content: 312 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 59 g
Saturated Fat Content: 21 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g