Ricotta Pie

Ricotta Pie is a classic Italian dish that is commonly baked during special occasions like Easter.

This scrumptious dish is packed with flavors of vanilla, cheese and cream. And it is too yummy to miss!

So, check out its recipe from here and get busy in the kitchen.

Health benefits

Ricotta pie primarily consists of ricotta cheese which has 14% of protein. And protein as you know is– a very important building block of the body. It also contains phosphorus which boosts our energy level and improves our digestive system as well.

Moreover, this type of cheese is rich in vitamin A and Vitamin B. Vitamin B plays a central role in keeping our skin fresh and glowing, and prevents skin from aging. On the other hand, vitamin A supports our immunity system and skin health.

Ingredients

pounds Italian ricotta cheese: 2

Large eggs: 6

cup sugar: 1 1/4

teaspoon vanilla: 1

cup heavy cream: 1

cup milk: 1

teaspoon cinnamon: 1/2

cups all-purpose flour: 2

teaspoons baking powder: 2 1/2

cup white sugar: 1/2

cups chilled butter: 2 1/2

lightly beaten eggs: 2

teaspoon vanilla extract: 1

tablespoons whipped cream: 2

lemon zest (for garnish)

How To Make Ricotta Pie

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl stir together ricotta and eggs until smooth and soft. Set aside the filling.
3. Combine flour, baking powder and sugar in a medium mix bowl. Mix well.
4. Cut the butter with a pastry blender until it turns into crumbs.
5. Mix it lightly with the beaten eggs. Pour in the vanilla extract until well combined.
6. Divide the dough in half. Wrap it up tightly in plastic. Refrigerate it to cool, for at least 30 to 40 minutes.
7. Now roll out the dough. And fit it into a greased pie plate. Make sure that the dough is not too thick as it will expand due to the baking powder and eggs.
8. Pour the ricotta filling into the pie pan. Shield the pie with a foil and place it in the oven.
9. Bake the pie for 30 to 45 minutes until the crust is golden.
10. Once the crust is cooked, cool the pie in the refrigerator.
11. Garnish the pie with whipped cream and lemon zest.
12. Serve cool and enjoy!

Trivia

• There is a world famous pie contest – World Pie Eating Championship - which has been taking place at the Harry’s Bar in Wigan since 1992.
• There is a Strange Pie Contest that takes place annually in California and it is popular for making strange pies.
• In 1644, Oliver Cromwell banned pie as according to him it was a “pagan form of pleasure”.

In the 16^th century England, the rich used to put live animal in their pies. The animals would spring out when the pie was cut open.