Creamy Ricotta Pie

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

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 2 (16 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
• 0.5 cup shortening
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder

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.