SWEET RICOTTA CHEESE PIE

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Wonderful change from the cream cheese pies,or cheese cakes. Note,You may use creamed cottage cheese instead if you like.Enjoy! 8)

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 2 pies, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces ricotta cheese
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 dash salt
3 eggs, separated
12 ounces evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups milk
2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts (graham is nice)

Steps:

  • Place the cheese in a strainer; drain for about 1 hour or until most of liquid has drained.
  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Combine all the ingredients except the egg whites; mix well.
  • Beat the egg whites until firm, fold into batter until smooth.
  • Pour into pie crusts.
  • Bake 15 minutes and reduce oven to 350°; bake additional 25 minutes or until knife in center comes out clean.
  • Cool on racks, then chill.
  • The flavors improve a day after baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 158.6, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 10.2, Protein 6.6

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