Description
Indulge in rich and creamy flavors with this delightful Sicilian custard pie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- To start, mix the flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt together. Incorporate the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add one large egg to the crumbly mixture and stir until a dough starts to form. Press this dough evenly into a greased 9-inch pie pan. Let the crust chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, blend ricotta cheese, sugar, two eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the ricotta mixture into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the filling is set with a lightly golden top.
Notes
The quality of ricotta cheese is crucial for the best results. Letting the pie cool after baking is important for setting the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: Estimated per serving
- Sodium: Minimal, considering the recipe uses unsalted butter.
- Protein: Significant due to the ricotta cheese content.