Ricotta Cheese Pie
×Category: Dessert Ingredients | Type: Pie | Servings: 12 | By: RecipeGadget
Protein 6g • Carbs 25g • Fat 14g • 250 Calories
Estimated macros only. Values are guidelines, not precise nutrition data.
Change up on a classic cheesecake recipe.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 1/4 Cup
- Salt (Diced): 1/2 TSP
- Cold Unsalted Butter (Cubed): 1/2 Cup
- Cold Water: 3 TBSP
- For the filling:
- Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese (Drained): 2 Cup
- Granulated Sugar: 3/4 Cup
- Eggs (Large): 3
- Pure Vanilla Extract: 1 TSP
- Lemon Zest
- Cinnamon Or Orange Zest (Optional): 1/2 TSP
- Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9-inch pie dish.
- To make the crust, mix flour and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in butter until crumbly, then add water until dough forms.
- Chill for 15 minutes, then roll out and press into pie dish.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest.
- Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the filling into the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top is lightly golden.
- Cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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