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

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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.