Pastiera (Italian Easter Pie)
- 1 (9 inch) pie shells
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 3/4 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cooked white rice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl and beat until well blended. Beat in the sugar, then stir in the ricotta, lemon juice and rind until thoroughly incorporated.
- Add the cream and stir until smooth and creamy. Fold in the rice, then stir in the cinnamon. Pour the filling into the pie crust.
- Place in the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is nicely browned (45-60 minutes). Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
pie shells, eggs, sugar, ricotta cheese, lemon juice, lemon rind, heavy cream, white rice, ground cinnamon
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pastiera-italian-easter-pie-514330 (may not work)