Description
Indulge in the creamy richness of Italian Ricotta Pie, a delightful dessert that combines the smoothness of ricotta cheese with a hint of cinnamon in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Pie Filling:
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp edges.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine half the milk with cornstarch. Add remaining milk, ricotta, eggs, vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon. Whisk until smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pie shell and bake for 55-65 minutes until the center has a slight jiggle.
- Cool and Refrigerate: Allow the pie to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
