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

Chill pie in refrigerator until fully firm, about 3 hours.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown and filling begins to firm, about 1 hour 15 minutes.