Description
Indulge in the creamy and delightful flavors of Ricotta Pie with this easy-to-follow recipe. This Italian dessert is a perfect blend of sweetness and tanginess that will satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Filling:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt until smooth. Stir in Parmesan cheese and flour until well combined. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- For added texture, sprinkle toasted pine nuts or chopped pistachios on top before baking.
- This pie can be served plain or dusted with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
