Description
Creamy sweet italian ricotta pie blends classic Italian dessert tradition with rich, smooth ricotta cheese and delicate pastry. Rich flavors and silky texture invite you to savor each delightful slice of this authentic Mediterranean treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Binding Ingredient:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gently press the pastry dough into a 9-inch pie plate, ensuring even coverage and creating delicate crimped edges along the rim.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend ricotta, eggs, sugar, and aromatic spices until the mixture achieves a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate flour and citrus zest into the ricotta blend, stirring with careful, deliberate motions to prevent lumps and maintain a silky texture.
- Transfer the luxurious filling into the prepared pie shell, using a flexible spatula to distribute the mixture evenly and eliminate potential air pockets.
- Position the pie in the preheated oven, centered on the middle rack to promote consistent heat circulation.
- Monitor the pie during baking, rotating once midway to ensure uniform golden coloration and prevent uneven browning.
- Confirm the pie’s doneness by gently shaking the dish – the center should display minimal wobbling and appear softly set.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to rest at room temperature, permitting the delicate filling to stabilize and firm up naturally.
- Once completely cooled, delicately dust the surface with a fine layer of powdered sugar, creating an elegant, frost-like finish.
- Slice and serve at room temperature, revealing the pie’s creamy, tender interior.
Notes
- Swap out regular flour for gluten-free flour blend to make this pie celiac-friendly without compromising texture.
- Consider using part-skim ricotta to reduce overall fat content while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Experiment with adding orange zest alongside lemon for deeper citrus complexity in flavor profile.
- Enhance presentation by garnishing with fresh berries or mint leaves for a vibrant, elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg