EASTER PIE

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Easter Pie is a specialty in many Italian homes, so mothers make sure their daughters master the recipe to ensure that the tradition continues. -Barbara Tierney, Farmington, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

CRUST:
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
FILLING:
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
Dash salt
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup diced citron, optional
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder; cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles small crumbs. Add eggs; stir until moistened and mixture forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 10-in. circle. Place in a 9-in. pie plate; flute crust. Refrigerate. , For filling, beat the ricotta, sugar and flour in a bowl. Add zest and salt; beat until smooth. In another bowl, beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored, about 5 minutes; slowly fold into ricotta mixture. Gently mix in remaining ingredients. Pour into the crust. Bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Hasnain Gurchani
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This pie was amazing! The crust was so flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Blixiq
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The Easter pie was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


SULEIMAN ADAMU
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I made this pie for my family's Easter dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Answorth Joubert
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This pie was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Frederick muzyka
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I'm not a big fan of pies, but this one was really good. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Shernell Williams
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This pie was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Junior Galeng
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was good.


Marhia O'Quinn
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This Easter pie was so good! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sam Butcher
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The Easter pie was a bit bland, but it had a nice texture.


Wahidullah Afghan
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This pie was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Anshu Lama
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The Easter pie was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Sharoon ishaq26
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was good.


Nader Alsufyani
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Wow! This Easter pie was amazing! The crust was so flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Imran Lakhan
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The Easter pie was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Jody Cbr
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I made this pie for my family's Easter dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Martina Burke
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This Easter pie was a hit! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


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