Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Ricotta Pie, a classic Italian dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This simple yet decadent pie features a rich filling of ricotta cheese, sugar, and warm spices, all nestled in a flaky pie crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling:
- 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 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
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine ricotta, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, lemon zest, and flour. Mix until smooth.
- Fill Pie: Pour the filling into the pie crust, smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until set. Let it cool, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
Notes
- For added texture, consider mixing in mini chocolate chips or candied citrus peel.
- This pie is best enjoyed chilled and can be prepared a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
