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
Time 4h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
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
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Luvuyo Filtane
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The ricotta filling was creamy and smooth, and the crust was flaky and golden brown.
Malikanees Malik
[email protected]I love this pie! The ricotta filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit.
Savannah Reyes
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and so delicious! I used a pre-made crust to save time, and the ricotta filling came together quickly. The pie was a big hit with my guests.
Raj a yadav
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The ricotta filling was so creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Keira Newman
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The ricotta filling was creamy and smooth, and the crust was flaky and golden brown.
Stanley Stanley
[email protected]I love this pie! The ricotta filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit.
Tafawa Abdul
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and so delicious! I used a pre-made crust to save time, and the ricotta filling came together quickly. The pie was a big hit with my guests.
victor khuzwayo
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The ricotta filling was so creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this pie again.
vinnius cheruiyot
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The ricotta filling was creamy and smooth, and the crust was flaky and golden brown.
Cayden Martin
[email protected]I love this pie! The ricotta filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit.
Shahzad Shani
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and so delicious! I used a pre-made crust to save time, and the ricotta filling came together quickly. The pie was a big hit with my guests.
Sohil Khan
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The ricotta filling was so creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Jodie Tijerina
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The ricotta filling was creamy and smooth, and the crust was flaky and golden brown.
RK RONY AHAMED OVI
[email protected]I love this pie! The ricotta filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit.
Ali shan Niazi
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and so delicious! I used a pre-made crust to save time, and the ricotta filling came together quickly. The pie was a big hit with my guests.
J A
[email protected]I made this pie for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The ricotta filling was so smooth and creamy, and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Mahalit Udakumara
[email protected]This pie was a hit with my family! The ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this pie again.