SWEET PIE

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This is a traditional Easter pie in my family. It has been in my family for as long as I can remember.

Provided by LLYONS

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

For Crust: In a large bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cups flour, 4 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in butter, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until dough forms. Roll into 9 inch crust. Place dough in greased pie plate. Chill for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, beat 4 eggs. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 cup white sugar and 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar. Beat until smooth.
Pour into crust and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until lightly browned and firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 126.6 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 259.3 mg, Sugar 34 g