EASTER PIE

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Easter Pie is a specialty in many Italian homes, so mothers make sure their daughters master the recipe to ensure that the tradition continues. -Barbara Tierney, Farmington, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

CRUST:
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
FILLING:
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
Dash salt
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup diced citron, optional
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder; cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles small crumbs. Add eggs; stir until moistened and mixture forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 10-in. circle. Place in a 9-in. pie plate; flute crust. Refrigerate. , For filling, beat the ricotta, sugar and flour in a bowl. Add zest and salt; beat until smooth. In another bowl, beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored, about 5 minutes; slowly fold into ricotta mixture. Gently mix in remaining ingredients. Pour into the crust. Bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

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