Delicious and Creamy Italian Ricotta Cheese Pie Recipe

This Italian Ricotta Cheese Pie is a luscious and creamy dessert that will transport you straight to the streets of Italy. Made with a flaky pastry crust and a smooth ricotta filling, this pie is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors. Whether you serve it as a dessert for a special occasion or a sweet treat to indulge in on a lazy weekend, this recipe is sure to impress. So grab your apron and get ready to try your hand at this classic Italian dessert!

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon ice water
• 1 and 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter pieces and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and ice water. Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until a dough forms. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a circle large enough to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Gently transfer the dough to the pie dish and press it into the bottom and sides. Trim any excess dough.
5. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, flour, lemon zest, orange zest, and salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
6. Pour the ricotta mixture into the prepared pie shell and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack.
8. Once cooled, dust the top of the pie with powdered sugar. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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