Best 5 My Ricotta Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Ricotta Pie, where creamy ricotta cheese takes center stage! This heavenly dessert features a crispy, buttery crust enveloping a velvety filling of ricotta, sugar, eggs, and a hint of citrus zest. The article presents two enticing variations to satisfy every palate: the classic Ricotta Pie and the delectable Chocolate Ricotta Pie. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind these delightful treats, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY RICOTTA PIE



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This is a creamy pie, not a dense cheesecake. For crust-challenged individuals (like myself), this is for you. The crust is cookie-like. Whenever I am invited to visit friends and ask if I can bring something, they always request this pie.

Provided by lashley

Categories     Desserts     Pies

Time 4h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
½ cup shortening
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
2 (16 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
¾ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch ground cinnamon, for garnish
1 pinch white sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar, shortening, 2 eggs, baking powder, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl until dough comes together.
  • Press dough into a 9-inch pie dish, reserving about 1 tablespoon of dough for topping.
  • Beat ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth; pour cheese filling into prepared pie dish.
  • Divide reserved dough into 3 balls. Flatten balls and arrange atop pie filling.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon and a pinch of sugar over pie, if desired.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown and filling begins to firm, about 75 minutes.
  • Chill pie in refrigerator until fully firm, about 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.1 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 128.2 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 559.7 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

RICOTTA CHEESE PIE I



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Creamy, and not too sweet.

Provided by Linda C.

Categories     Desserts     Pies

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ cups milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup milk.
  • Combine cornstarch and milk with ricotta, remaining 1 cup milk, eggs, vanilla, and sugar. Mix until well blended. Pour filling into unbaked pie shell.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until a knife inserted into center comes out clean. Sprinkle top with cinnamon, and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 50.2 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 153.4 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

RICOTTA PIE (OLD ITALIAN RECIPE)



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This is an old Italian recipe for a pie with a sweet crust--just like from the old country. My in-laws are Italian and they say that this is the best pie. It is always requested for Christmas. Mini chocolate bits and lemon rind can be mixed into the batter.

Provided by Misty

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 3h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 large eggs eggs
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 pounds ricotta cheese
¼ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, or to taste
4 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup white sugar
½ cup shortening, chilled
1 tablespoon shortening, chilled
4 large eggs eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Beat the 12 eggs, 2 cups sugar and vanilla extract together in a large bowl. Stir in the ricotta cheese and the chocolate chips, if using (see Cook's Note). Set aside.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, and 1 cup sugar together. Cut in 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in 4 beaten eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Divide dough into 4 balls, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two deep-dish pie plates.
  • Roll out 2 of the balls to fit into the pie pans. Do not make the crust too thick, as it will expand during cooking. Do not flute the edges of the dough. Roll out the other 2 balls of dough and cut each into 8 narrow strips for the top of the crust. (Alternately, you can use cookie cutters and place the cutouts on the top of the pies.)
  • Pour the ricotta filling evenly into the pie crusts. Top each pie with 8 narrow strips of dough or cookie cut-outs. Brush top of pie with milk for shine, if desired. Place foil on the edge of crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes; remove foil. Rotate pies on the rack so they will bake evenly. Continue to bake until a knife inserted in the center of each pie comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes more. Cool completely on wire racks. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 141.6 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 220.1 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

MY RICOTTA PIE



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Ricotta pie is an old-fashioned Italian dessert traditionally served at holiday dinners (like Easter or Christmas). To us, this recipe tastes like a cannoli in pie form. It's soft and creamy with hints of cinnamon throughout. Simple to prepare, you can add extra yummy touches to the recipe by folding chocolate chips into the...

Provided by Lin Kev

Categories     Pies

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg 9" pie crust (I use frozen or Pillsbury ready made pie crust)
1 1/2 lb whole milk ricotta
2 medium eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c sugar
1/8 tsp orange extract
*extra cinnamon to sprinkle on top*

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven at 350 degrees.
  • 2. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients until smooth.
  • 3. Pour ricotta mixture into the pie crust. Sprinkle top lightly with cinnamon. Bake on the center rack for about 1 hour or ready when a knife in center comes out clean. 30 minutes into baking, use a pie shield or aluminum foil to cover the crust.
  • 4. After an hour, move pie onto the bottom rack and bake for another 10 minutes so the bottom of the crust is cooked.
  • 5. Remove from oven and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

RICOTTA PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening, cut into bits
1 large egg, beaten lightly
2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
1 1/2 pounds ricotta, drained well
3/4 cup sugar
5 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup diced candied fruit
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • To make the pie crust: Into a bowl, sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the shortening and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a bowl, whisk together the egg and 2 tablespoons of the ice water. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and toss to combine, adding more water, if necessary, to form a dough. Chill the dough, wrapped in plastic, until firm.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a circle 1/8-inch thick and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan. Crimp the edge, prick the bottom, and chill while making the filling.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the ricotta with the sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla and cinnamon. Stir in the candied fruit and chocolate chips. Pour the filling into the pie shell.
  • Bake the pie for 45 minutes, or until just set. Let cool and chill.

Tips:

  • For a creamier filling, use whole milk ricotta cheese.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the ricotta cheese with a fork until smooth.
  • Be sure to drain the ricotta cheese well before using it in the filling.
  • For a sweeter pie, add 1/2 cup of sugar to the filling.
  • For a more savory pie, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the filling.
  • Top the pie with fresh berries or a drizzle of honey before serving.

Conclusion:

Ricotta pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy filling and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give ricotta pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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