Creamy Sicilian Ricotta Pie: The Best Indulgent Dessert Recipe
Experience the rich flavors of Sicily with this indulgent creamy ricotta pie that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 prepared pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and sugar; mix until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the ricotta mixture.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the filling is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let it cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using almond extract instead of vanilla.
- Serve with fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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