Italian Rice Pie

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This sweet rice pie is a traditional Italian dessert we always enjoyed on Easter Sunday. This is an original recipe from Naples, Italy. When I was young, my mother and her sisters would prepare all the food for Easter in advance, which was laid out on the table for the local parish priest to bless after mass.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 1 (9x13-inch) rice pie
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • butter for greasing

  • 9 large eggs

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 2 pounds ricotta cheese

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

  • 1 cup cooked white rice

  • 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

Directions

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

  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.

  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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

643 Calories
36g Fat
59g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 643
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 312mg 104%
Sodium 209mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 59g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 47g
Protein 22g 45%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 389mg 30%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 349mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.