Description
Indulge in this creamy and delightful Ricotta Pie, a classic Italian dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With a rich ricotta filling and a hint of citrus, this pie is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese (drained if watery)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- zest of 1 lemon
Optional:
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges if desired.
- Mix the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and lemon zest. Beat until smooth and well combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Pour the ricotta mixture into the prepared crust and smooth the top. Bake for 45–55 minutes until just set.
- Cool and serve: Let the pie cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter texture, blend the ricotta filling in a food processor before baking.
- This pie is delicious plain or served with fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
