Easter Italian Rice Pie With Rum Soaked Raisins

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Easter Italian Rice Pie With Rum Soaked Raisins
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
3/4 cup powdered sugar , plus extra for dusting
5 eggs
1/2 - 3/4 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup rum
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup of melted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest
6 -7 sheets phyllo dough
1 1/2 cups of cooked arborio rice
2 cups fresh ricotta cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
434
Sugar
32g
Fat
23g
Easter Italian Rice Pie With Rum Soaked Raisins (also known as Pastiera di Riso) is a traditional Italian dessert that’s typically served during the Easter holiday. It’s a sweet pie made with buttery phyllo dough and filled with creamy ricotta cheese, rum-soaked golden raisins, and cooked arborio rice. The orange zest provides a fresh citrusy flavor that balances the sweetness of the filling. This dessert is a great way to celebrate and share Italian culture with your loved ones. Serve it with a cup of espresso or cappuccino for the perfect end to your Easter meal!

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.In a small saucepan, heat the rum until it begins to simmer. Add the golden raisins and stir until all of the raisins are coated in rum. Set aside and let soak for at least 10 minutes.
3.In a large mixing bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
4.Beat in the eggs until well combined.
5.Add the rice, ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, melted butter, and orange zest to the mixing bowl and stir until the ingredients are evenly combined.
6.Butter a 9-inch (23-cm) pie dish. Layer the phyllo dough into the pie dish, staggering each sheet so that it hangs over the edge of the dish. Use a pastry brush to coat each sheet of phyllo dough with melted butter after layering it in the dish.
7.Pour the rice mixture into the dish.
8.Use a slotted spoon to remove the raisins from the rum, then sprinkle them on top of the rice mixture.
9.Fold the phyllo dough over the top of the pie. Brush the top of the phyllo dough with butter.
10.Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the phyllo dough is golden brown.
11.Let cool for at least 10 minutes before dusting the top with powdered sugar and serving.

PROS

Easter Italian Rice Pie With Rum Soaked Raisins is a delicious and unique dessert that’s perfect for the holiday.

The sweet filling with rum-soaked raisins is complemented by the flaky, buttery phyllo dough crust.

It’s easy to make and will impress your family and friends!

CONS

Easter Italian Rice Pie With Rum Soaked Raisins is a calorie-rich dessert, with a lot of sugar and fat.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While it’s not the healthiest dessert, Easter Italian Rice Pie With Rum Soaked Raisins contains ingredients that are beneficial to your health.
Arborio rice is high in fiber and has been linked to improved digestion and lower cholesterol.
Raisins are a good source of antioxidants and a natural sweetener that can help reduce sugar cravings.
Orange zest is high in vitamin C and has been linked to improved immune function and reduced inflammation.

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