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

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

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.