Easter Grain Pie
"If you like rice pudding, you'll love this "fancied up" pie version — a.k.a. "grana pie" — of that humble dessert. The flavors and texture of this dish are very Italian. A hint of lemon and vanilla are all that accent the comforting blend of rice, milk, eggs and sugar in the pie. It's very nice as is, but if your idea of rice pudding means nutmeg and raisins, we think they're a great addition...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1 cup (about 6 full sheets) graham cracker crumbs
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1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, optional
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1 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
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1 3 cups whole milk
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1 1/3 cup Arborio, long grain, or converted rice
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1 4 large eggs
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1 1 cup granulated sugar
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1 1 pound ricotta cheese
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1 1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind*
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1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract*
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1 *Or substitute 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia flavoring, or to taste
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1 1 cup (about 6 full sheets) graham cracker crumbs
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1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, optional
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1 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
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1 3 cups whole milk
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1 1/3 cup Arborio, long grain, or converted rice
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1 4 large eggs
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1 1 cup granulated sugar
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1 1 pound ricotta cheese
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1 1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind*
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1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract*
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1 *Or substitute 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia flavoring, or to taste
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