Description
This Italian Ricotta Pie is a creamy, comforting dessert made with a smooth ricotta cheese filling, lightly flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, baked inside a flaky pie crust. Perfect for an authentic Italian treat that balances sweetness and texture, served chilled for a refreshing finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pie Crust
- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the right temperature for even baking of the pie.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and gently crimp the edges to form a decorative border that will hold the filling.
- Mix Milk and Cornstarch: In a large bowl, combine half of the milk with the cornstarch and whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. This step helps to thicken the filling.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the remaining milk, ricotta cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, and cinnamon to the bowl and mix until well combined, creating a creamy batter.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the ricotta batter into the prepared pie shell, spreading evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until the center of the pie slightly jiggles when you gently shake the pan, indicating a perfect custard texture.
- Cool and Refrigerate: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate the pie for at least 1 hour to set the filling before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best results, use whole milk to achieve a richer and creamier filling.
- You can substitute cinnamon with a pinch of nutmeg for a slightly different spice profile.
- Make sure to fully cool the pie before refrigerating to prevent condensation which can make the crust soggy.
- The pie can be served chilled or at room temperature according to your preference.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
