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Ricotta Pie- Easter Pie
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 70 Minutes
Servings: 12
This is an Old Family friend recipe. She makes it at Easter and Christmas only. I had it at my Baby shower and there was none left it was that good. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Ingredients:
2 (2 lb) containers ricotta cheese
9 eggs, beaten
1 lb confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 box pie crust mix, prepare as directed on box save some for lattice top
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Beat ricotta and eggs together.
3. Add vanilla and sugar, mix well.
4. Line a 13x9 inch pan with dough.
5. Pour batter over.
6. Cover with a lattice top with the remaining crust.
7. Bake 350 degrees, check after 1 hour, 1 inch in from side with a knife, if clean it is done.
8. If not check in increments of 5 minutes until the knife comes out clean.
9. You may need a bigger pan, it depends on how runny the ricotta is.
10. Let cool on a rack and then cut into 2 inch squares, it is very heavy, a little goes a long way.
11. Refrigerate leftovers immediately.
By RecipeOfHealth.com