GEPPETTO'S RICOTTA CHEESE PIE
Very rich. In the late 70's we would go to Georgetown in D.C. just for Geppetto's Ricotta Cheese Pie and coffee. I found this recipe in the 80's after moving to Indianapolis; it was attributed to Bon Appetite magazine. Tastes just as I remember. Bring on the coffee!
Provided by CJinUSA
Categories Pie
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For CRUST: Preheat oven to 300ยบ. Combine all ingredients in 9-inch pie plate and press firmly and evenly against bottom and sides. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- For FILLING: Grind well-chilled chocolate chips in food processor or blender. Beat cheese and sugar thoroughly in large mixing bowl. Stir in ground nuts and chocolate.
- Partially whip cream. Add almond extract and continue beating until cream holds stiff peaks. Fold into cheese mixture. Gently spoon into pie shell. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
- Just before serving sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds and shaved chocolate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.1, Fat 38.2, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 77, Sodium 190.5, Carbohydrate 53.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 41.5, Protein 10.8
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