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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 120 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This is a traditional Easter pie in my family. It has been in my family for as long as I can remember. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
4 tablespoons white sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup butter |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
4 eggs, beaten |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 1/2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese |
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour |
1 cup white sugar |
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. For Crust: In a large bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cups flour, 4 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in butter, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until dough forms. Roll into 9 inch crust. Place dough in greased pie plate. Chill for 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. In a large bowl, beat 4 eggs. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 cup white sugar and 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar. Beat until smooth.
4. Pour into crust and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until lightly browned and firm.
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