Ricotta Pie  Recipe

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This ricotta pie recipe with a pasta frolla crust is the perfect Italian Easter dessert. With a creamy filling flavored with lemon, this dessert is sure to please.

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Pie Crust Ingredients: – flour – sugar – baking powder – lemon zest – salt – unsalted butter – egg

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In a food processor combine the dry ingredients and pulse a few times. Add the cut-up butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse ground meal.

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Add a slightly beaten egg and pulse. Turn out the dough and form into a smooth disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 60 minutes.

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Cheese Filling Ingredients: – ricotta – granulated sugar – lemon zest – cinnamon grappa – eggs

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Beat the ricotta on low speed with the paddle attachment until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix properly together.

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Roll out the dough to fit your pie plate (9-inch).

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Carefully pour in the filling and bake for approximately 40 minutes or until the center filling is set. Enjoy! 

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