Name: Italian Easter Rice Pie Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ⅔ cup Crisco; 2 cups flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 egg beaten; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 2 cups ricotta cheese; ⅔ cup white rice; 3 eggs; ½ cup sugar; 1 tsp vanilla; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1 egg

Italian Easter Rice Pie Recipe

I remember my mother making this pie when I was a little girl. It has stayed in our family. I make it every year for Easter. It was on television about 20 years ago. It’s easy to make and delicious.

How To Make Italian Easter Rice Pie

This is a typical Easter dessert that is easy to make and not too sweet. The rice settles at the bottom of the pie, leaving a custard-like layer on top. Top it with a dollop of whip cream on top for a perfect finish.

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1 hr 5 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

Pie crust:

⅔ cup Crisco
2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 egg beaten, into 1/4 cup ice water
1 tbsp white vinegar

Filling:

2 cups ricotta cheese
⅔ cup white rice, cooked and cooled
3 eggs, beaten
½ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp cinnamon
1 egg, for brushing top of pie

Instructions

Mix shortening flour and salt until crumbly.
In another bowl, slightly beat the egg, water, and vinegar and add to the flour mixture.
Mix quickly and line a 9-inch pie plate with half of the pastry.
Pour in the rice filling and top with the remaining pastry.
Beat egg with fork and brush top of pie generously.
Cut a few air vents on top.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until nicely browned.