Italian Holiday Pie Recipe

Name: Italian Holiday Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 eggs; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup milk; 1 cup cream; 2 (16 ounce) containers ricotta cheese; 1 cup finely chopped red and green candied cherries; 2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts; 2 whole candied cherries; confectioners' sugar for dusting

Servings: persons

8 eggs
3/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1 cup cream
2 (16 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
1 cup finely chopped red and green candied cherries
2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts
2 whole candied cherries
confectioners' sugar for dusting

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Beat the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla together in a mixing bowl until light colored and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Pour in the milk and cream; continue beating to make a smooth mixture. Stir in the ricotta cheese and cherries until evenly blended. Pour into the pie shells.
3
Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), and bake until set, about 50 minutes more. Cool on racks. When pies are completely cool, dust with confectioners' sugar, and decorate by placing 1 whole cherry in the center of each pie.

765

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 eggs, 3/4 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Italian Holiday Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Italian Holiday Pie

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