Sweet Ricotta Pie
A delightful pie with a light, creamy filling sweetness balanced beautifully, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Nutrition
Calories: 320cal
Carbohydrate: 32g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: – -mg
Difficulty Level: easy
20 min Prep
50 min Cook
1 hr 10 min Total
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position a rack in the middle of the oven.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, and honey. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition to ensure the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Mix until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Carefully pour the ricotta filling into the unbaked pie crust. Use a spatula to smooth the top as needed.
- Place the pie on the middle rack in the preheated oven. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until the pie is set and the top is lightly golden brown. If unsure, a knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and place it on a cooling rack. Let it cool completely before serving. This is crucial to ensure the filling is set.
- For a decorative touch, dust the cooled pie with powdered sugar before slicing. Serve chilled or at room temperature. It’s delicious either way!
