GRANDMA'S BAKED RICE CUSTARD

Grandma's Baked Rice Custard image

While growing up in Italy in the 1900s, my mother lived a very basic life. But when Easter Sunday arrived, my grandmother would make this dessert as a special treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 20-22 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

14 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 cups whole milk
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup evaporated milk
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine eggs and sugar. Stir in the milk, ricotta cheese, rise, pineapple, evaporated milk and vanilla. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish and a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or cold. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.