This American Easter Pie is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for celebrating Easter. This pie features a flaky crust filled with a creamy, ricotta cheese filling studded with chocolate chips and a hint of orange zest. It is a traditional favorite that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp orange zest
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the filling into the pie crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Interesting Facts
The American Easter Pie is a traditional dessert that is often served on Easter Sunday.
The combination of creamy ricotta cheese, chocolate chips, and orange zest makes for a delicious and unique flavor profile.
This pie can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.