Italian Rice Pie

This sweet rice pie made with lots of eggs, heavy cream, ricotta, vanilla, and cooked rice is a traditional and delicious Italian Easter dessert.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 643 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, at least 1 hour. Refrigerate until thoroughly cooled.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.

Step 3

Beat eggs in very large bowl. Add sugar, mixing well. Stir in ricotta cheese and vanilla until smooth and creamy; stir in heavy cream. Fold in cooked rice and crushed pineapple; pour into prepared dish.