Best Nonas Ricotta Pie Recipes
RICOTTA PIE (OLD ITALIAN RECIPE)
This is an old Italian recipe for a pie with a sweet crust--just like from the old country. My in-laws are Italian and they say that this is the best pie. It is always requested for Christmas. Mini chocolate bits and lemon rind can be mixed into the batter.
Provided by Misty
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 3h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Beat the 12 eggs, 2 cups sugar and vanilla extract together in a large bowl. Stir in the ricotta cheese and the chocolate chips, if using (see Cook's Note). Set aside.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and 1 cup sugar together. Cut in 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in 4 beaten eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Divide dough into 4 balls, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two deep-dish pie plates.
- Roll out 2 of the balls to fit into the pie pans. Do not make the crust too thick, as it will expand during cooking. Do not flute the edges of the dough. Roll out the other 2 balls of dough and cut each into 8 narrow strips for the top of the crust. (Alternately, you can use cookie cutters and place the cutouts on the top of the pies.)
- Pour the ricotta filling evenly into the pie crusts. Top each pie with 8 narrow strips of dough or cookie cut-outs. Brush top of pie with milk for shine, if desired. Place foil on the edge of crust.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes; remove foil. Rotate pies on the rack so they will bake evenly. Continue to bake until a knife inserted in the center of each pie comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes more. Cool completely on wire racks. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 141.6 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 220.1 mg, Sugar 26.5 g
NO BAKE RICOTTA PIE
If you like cannoli this is a great pie. Very quick & easy to make. People always ask me for the recipe when I bring this to parties.
Provided by dawnmarie0817
Categories Cheesecake
Time 30m
Yield 1 pie, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- COMBINE ricotta, confectioner's sugar, and almond extract in a bowl and set aside.
- COMBINE almonds and chocolate. Chop together in a food processor; do not chop too fine.
- FOLD together cheese mix and chopped almond & chocolate and chill.
- WHIP heavy cream until stiff. Fold into ricotta and chocolate mix half at a time.
- SPOON into crust and let sit overnight before serving.
- Serve with chocolate sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.2, Fat 40.7, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 80, Sodium 234.7, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 29.3, Protein 12.5
NONA'S RICOTTA PIE
If desired, top with a sprinkling of chopped, candied fruits and nuts. Use any other pastina in place of the ditalini.
Provided by shirleyo
Categories Italian Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl, mix together ricotta, sugar, eggs, vanilla and 1 cup of the cooked pastina; pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 2 hours, or until top is firm. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 85.1 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 144.5 mg, Sugar 22.8 g
NONA'S RICOTTA PIE
If desired, top with a sprinkling of chopped, candied fruits and nuts. Use any other pastina in place of the ditalini.
Provided by shirleyo
Categories Italian Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl, mix together ricotta, sugar, eggs, vanilla and 1 cup of the cooked pastina; pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 2 hours, or until top is firm. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 85.1 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 144.5 mg, Sugar 22.8 g
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