This creamy ricotta pie recipe makes a smooth, light cheesecake with a golden crumbly cookie-like crust that will make you feel comfortably satisfied.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Calories
549 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown and filling begins to firm, about 75 minutes.
Step 3
Chill pie in refrigerator until fully firm, about 3 hours.
Step 4
Mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar, shortening, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl until dough comes together.
Step 5
Press dough into a 9-inch pie dish, reserving about 1 tablespoon for topping.
Step 6
Beat ricotta cheese, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, remaining 2 eggs, remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and cinnamon together in a bowl until smooth; pour filling into prepared pie dish.
Step 7
Divide reserved dough into 3 balls. Flatten balls and arrange atop pie filling. Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon and a pinch of sugar over pie, if desired.