Description
A delightful and rich Italian dessert made with creamy ricotta cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt until fully incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve chilled for best flavor.
- Top with fresh berries for added decoration and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg