Best Orange Chocolate Ricotta Pie Recipes

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ORANGE CHOCOLATE RICOTTA PIE



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A traditional Italian dessert served during the holidays and for special occasions, this pie features the classic pairing of orange and chocolate. The result is rich and tangy—a perfect finale to a Mediterranean-style dinner. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cartons (15 ounces each) whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange liqueur, optional
Pastry for double-crust pie

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, chocolate chips, sugar, orange zest and, if desired, orange liqueur., On a floured surface, roll out half the dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate; transfer to pie plate. Fill with ricotta mixture., Roll out remaining dough into an 11-in. circle; cut into 1-in.-wide strips. Lay half of the strips across the pie, about 1 in. apart. Fold back every other strip halfway. Lay another strip across center of pie at a right angle. Unfold strips over center strip. Fold back the alternate strips; place a second strip across the pie. Continue to add strips until pie is covered with lattice. Trim, seal and flute edges., Bake at 425° until crust is golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 31g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.

ORANGE CHOCOLATE RICOTTA PIE



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Make and share this Orange Chocolate Ricotta Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chris Reynolds

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

whole milk ricotta cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 tablespoons orange liqueur (optional)
pastry for double-crust pie (9-inch)

Steps:

  • In bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, chocolate chips, sugar, orange peel, and orange liqueur, if using.
  • Roll out 1/2 of the pastry to fit pie pan. Fill with ricotta mixture.
  • Roll out rest of pastry into an 11" circle. Cut into 1" wide strips. Lay half of the strips across the pie 1" apart. Fold back every other strip halfway. Lay another strip across center of pie at a right angle. Unfold strips over center strip. Fold back the alternate strips; place a second strip across the pie. Continue to add strips until pie is covered with lattice. Trim, seal, and flute the edges.
  • Bake at 425F for 40-45 minutes. Cool. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.2, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 19, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 14.1, Protein 2

ORANGE CHOCOLATE RICOTTA PIE



Orange Chocolate Ricotta Pie image

A traditional Italian dessert served during the holidays and for special occasions, the orange and chocolate flavors make a classic Italian pairing. The result is rich and tangy - a perfect finale to a Mediterranean-style dinner. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cartons (15 ounces each) whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange liqueur, optional
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, chocolate chips, sugar, orange zest and, if desired, orange liqueur., Roll out half of the dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate; transfer crust to pie plate. Fill with ricotta mixture., Roll out remaining dough into an 11-in. circle; cut into 1-in.-wide strips. Lay half of the strips across the pie, about 1 in. apart. Fold back every other strip halfway. Lay another strip across center of pie at a right angle. Unfold strips over center strip. Fold back the alternate strips; place a second strip across the pie. Continue to add strips until pie is covered with lattice. Trim, seal and flute edges., Bake at 425° until crust is golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers.

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