CARM'S PINEAPPLE RICOTTA PIE

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I lost the specific origin of this recipe. It was inspired by The Sopranos and Carmela's strategically delivered ricotta pie. This pie is creamy and dense . . . delish!

Provided by Maureenie

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 refrigerated pie crust
1 1/2 lbs ricotta cheese
6 eggs, separated
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
8 ounces canned pineapple, crushed, well drained
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place pie crust in a 10 inch or 9 1/2 inch deep dish pie plate. Poke holes in crust with a fork.
  • Combine ricotta, yolks, and sugar. Beat until lemon colored.
  • Add lemon zest, juice, pineapple and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; fold into ricotta mixture.
  • Pour mixture into the prepared pie shell.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Cool pie on wire rack. Refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours to set. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.2, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 202.1, Sodium 226.4, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 15.9, Protein 15.2

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