Creamy Ricotta Pie

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine flour, ½ cup sugar, 2 eggs, shortening, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until dough comes together; press into a 9-inch pie plate, reserving about 1 tablespoon for topping.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Beat ricotta cheese, remaining ¾ cup sugar, remaining 2 eggs, remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and cinnamon together in a bowl until smooth; pour into crust.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Divide reserved 1 tablespoon dough into 3 balls; flatten and arrange on top ricotta filling. Sprinkle 1 pinch cinnamon and 1 pinch sugar over top.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown and filling begins to firm, about 1 hour 15 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Chill pie in refrigerator until fully firm, about 3 hours.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)