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Creamy lemon cheesecake with a graham cracker crust on a white plate.

Ricotta Pie Recipe

Close-up of a smiling woman with curly dark hair sitting indoors at a cafe or restaurant.Amy Golden
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 707 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons ice water
  • 3 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, combine 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pulse to mix.
  • Add cold butter cubes and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    Flour and butter in a mixing bowl for baking recipes.
  • Beat 1 egg with 2 tablespoons ice water and add to the flour mixture. Pulse until dough forms.
    Fluffy batter with eggs in a glass mixing bowl for baking or cooking.
  • Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, shape into a disc, wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Roll out dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Press into dish, trim excess, and crimp edges.
  • In a bowl, mix ricotta, 1 cup sugar, 4 eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and 1/4 cup flour until smooth.
  • Pour filling into crust and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until filling is set and crust is golden.
    Pie crust with filling in oven for baking.
  • Cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate for a few hours.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 707kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 19gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 23gSodium: 194mgFiber: 1g
Keyword italian dessert, ricotta, ricotta pie
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