Description
Ricotta Pie is a traditional Italian dessert made with creamy ricotta cheese, hints of citrus, and a lightly sweet, custard-like filling in a flaky pie crust. It’s simple, elegant, and perfect for holidays or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Crust:
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Crimp or trim edges as desired.
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk ricotta until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon (if using), lemon zest, orange zest, flour, and salt. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Assemble: Pour ricotta mixture into prepared pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. The center should jiggle slightly but not be wet.
- Cool at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before slicing.
- Serve cold or at room temperature. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
- Use whole milk ricotta for the creamiest texture. Drain excess liquid if ricotta is very wet.
- Add mini chocolate chips or chopped candied citrus for a fun variation.
- Pairs beautifully with espresso.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
