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Sweet Ricotta Pie

This Italian Ricotta Cheese Pie is creamy and irresistible. This traditional Italian dessert is perfect for Easter or any time you crave a sweet treat with a delicious hint of orange and chocolate. Sweet Ricotta Pie is a family favorite recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: pie
Servings: 8
Calories: 173kcal
Author: Jersey Girl Cooks (Lisa Grant)

Ingredients

  • one 9 inch refrigerated unbaked pie crust at room temperature
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • the zest from one orange
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon divided use
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place pie crust in a nine inch pie plate.
  • Beat together eggs, ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla, orange zest and ½ teaspoon cinnamon until creamy. Mix in chocolate chips if desired.
  • Spoon ricotta filling into the pie shell. Sprinkle the top with the remaining ½ teaspoon of cinnamon.
  • Bake pie for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Cool for 30 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Make sure to cover with saran wrap so the pie doesn't dry out.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1mg