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Italian Ricotta Pie

Italian Ricotta Pie

Italian Ricotta Pie is a traditional Italian dessert made with creamy ricotta cheese, eggs, and a hint of citrus zest, baked in a buttery pie crust. It's a comforting dish that connects generations and is perfect for holidays or any special occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 prepared pie crusts (9-inch)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan with one pie crust and refrigerate.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese and sugar, beating until smooth.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in vanilla extract, orange zest, flour, and salt until combined.
  5. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 60-70 minutes until the filling is set but jiggles slightly in the center.
  7. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

The quality of ricotta is crucial; use whole milk ricotta for the best texture. Let the pie chill completely before slicing for neat wedges.