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 @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

Crust
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
1 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
1 quart milk
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 1/2 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.

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