Sweet Ricotta Cheese Pie
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
👩🍳 Description: This delightful Sweet Ricotta Cheese Pie offers a delightful departure from traditional cream cheese pies or cheesecakes. It’s a perfect treat for dessert lovers and a great addition to any European-inspired menu. You can even opt for creamed cottage cheese as a substitute if you prefer. Enjoy the creamy goodness with every bite!
🥧 Recipe Category: Pie
🔍 Keywords: Dessert, Cheese, European, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven
📝 Recipe Yield: Makes 2 pies, Serves 20
🔶 Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 220.5
- Fat Content: 11.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 51.3mg
- Sodium Content: 158.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 22.4g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 10.2g
- Protein Content: 6.6g
📜 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 16 oz | Ricotta cheese |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 3 tbsp | All-purpose flour |
| 1 tbsp | Fresh lemon juice |
| 1 pinch | Salt |
| 3 | Eggs |
| 12 oz | Evaporated milk |
| 1 1/2 cups | Milk |
📋 Instructions:
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Place the ricotta cheese in a strainer and allow it to drain for approximately 1 hour or until most of the liquid has drained away.
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Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
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In a mixing bowl, combine the drained ricotta cheese, sugar, all-purpose flour, fresh lemon juice, salt, eggs, evaporated milk, and milk. Mix everything together until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until they form firm peaks.
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Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the ricotta mixture until smooth and evenly incorporated.
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Pour the mixture into two pie crusts, distributing it evenly between them.
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Bake the pies in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
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Continue baking for an additional 25 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of the pies comes out clean.
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Once baked, remove the pies from the oven and allow them to cool on wire racks.
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Once cooled, transfer the pies to the refrigerator to chill.
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For optimal flavor, allow the pies to chill for at least a day before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and intensify, enhancing your enjoyment of this delicious dessert.
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this Sweet Ricotta Cheese Pie, and savor every delightful bite! Whether you’re serving it for a special occasion or simply craving a sweet treat, this recipe is sure to impress. Enjoy! 🥧🍋🥛
