Italian Holiday Pie Recipe

Name: Italian Holiday Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie; 8 eggs; 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice; 2 pounds ricotta cheese; 2 cups white sugar; 1/4 cup candied orange peel; 1/4 cup candied lemon peel; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
In a large bowl, beat eggs until light and fluffy.
3
Add rice, ricotta, sugar, orange rind, lemon rind, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
4
Mix until thoroughly combined.
5
Roll out half of pastry to fit 10 inch deep-dish pie pan.
6
Place pastry in pan, and fill with ricotta mixture.
7
Roll out remaining pastry and cut 12 1-inch wide strips.
8
Lay strips in a lattice pattern on top of filling.
9
Brush pastry with milk.
10
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, until toothpick inserted in filling comes out clean.

1338

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie, 8 eggs, 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice, 2 pounds ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Italian Holiday Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Holiday Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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