Delicious Italian Rice Pie Recipe

This Italian Rice Pie is a delightful and creamy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Made with a sweet crust and a rich rice filling flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, this pie will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. It is a traditional Italian recipe that has been passed down through generations, and now you can enjoy it too. The pie is easy to make and requires simple ingredients that you may already have in your pantry. Serve it chilled for a refreshing treat or warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 9-inch pie crust
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Powdered sugar, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Press the pie crust onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cooked rice, milk, sugar, butter, and flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Remove from heat.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Gradually stir in a small amount of the hot rice mixture into the beaten eggs, then return the egg mixture to the saucepan. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
6. Pour the rice mixture into the prepared pie crust.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and the filling is set.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours or overnight.
9. Once chilled, sprinkle powdered sugar over the top of the pie for garnish.
10. Slice and serve chilled or warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

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