A delightful and creamy Italian dessert, this Ricotta Pie features a sweet ricotta cheese filling encased in a flaky crust. Perfect for holidays or a special treat.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
50min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 240 g all-purpose flour
- 10 g baking powder
- 6 eggs
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 60 ml milk
- 900 g ricotta cheese
- 120 g shortening
- 200 g sugar
- 5 ml vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 3
Add the milk and mix until the dough forms. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Place the dough in the pie dish and trim the edges.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, beat the ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
Step 5
Pour the ricotta mixture into the pie crust.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pie is set and the crust is golden brown.
Step 7
Allow the pie to cool before serving. Enjoy your Traditional Italian Ricotta Pie!