Easter Rice Pie II

Ingredients

• 5 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 lb ricotta cheese
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
• 2 prepared pie crusts

Directions

1. 1

   preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Stir eggs, ricotta, orange juice and sugar together until well combined.

3. 3

   Stir in rice, orange zest and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

4. 4

   Line 2 pie plates with prepared pie crust.

5. 5

   Pour filling into both pie shells, filling evenly.

6. 6

   Bake on the middle rack about 1 hour until center is set.

7. 7

   (I cover the edges of the crust with foil half way through so that they don't burn).

8. 8

   Allow to cool completely before serving (best if allowed to rest overnight).