italian grain (farro) pie
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This recipe makes 3-4 pies. I make this amount because of the work involved and all my family members who want some. I guess this pie could be considered labor intensive, but the results are well worth it.
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yield
12 serving(s)
cook time
1 Hr
method
Bake
Ingredients For italian grain (farro) pie
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3-4frozen pie shells
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3 lbricotta cheese
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1 1/2 csugar
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1 1/2 tspvanilla extract
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1/2 pkgmilk chocolate morsels
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2 1/2 citalian grain (farro or winter wheat)
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4eggs
How To Make italian grain (farro) pie
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1Soak grain in cold water overnight (approx. 24 hours)
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2Drain grain and boil in fresh water until grain is the consistency of half cooked rice.
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3Mix ricotta, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, chocolate morsels and grain in a bowl. HINT: (grain should taste sweet before baking).
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4Fill pie shells very full. Optional: you can use another pie shell to make a criss-cross pattern on the top of pie.
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5Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees until firm. Yields: 2-3 pies
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