Italian Ricotta Cheese Pie Recipe

Name: Italian Ricotta Cheese Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup honey; 4 eggs; 4 cups ricotta cheese; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour; 2 teaspoons lemon zest, cut into thin slivers; 2 tablespoons blanched slivered almonds; 1 tablespoon shelled pumpkin seeds

Servings: persons

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup honey
4 eggs
4 cups ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons lemon zest, cut into thin slivers
2 tablespoons blanched slivered almonds
1 tablespoon shelled pumpkin seeds

1
In a small mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and honey and mix well. Place in a 9 inch springform pan and spread evenly across the bottom. Refrigerate 30 minutes to chill.
2
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
3
In a large electric mixer bowl, combine ricotta and eggs (beat in one at a time until incorporated). Add tablespoon of honey, vanilla and flour. Beat until smooth. Fold in lemon peel and almonds. Pour mixture into chilled crust and scatter pumpkin seeds on top.
4
Bake for 1 hour or until just firm and lightly colored on top. Turn oven off, open door and leave pie inside to cool for 30 minutes.
5
Remove pie from oven, refrigerate and chill for 2 hours to overnight before serving.

979

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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: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup honey, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Italian Ricotta Cheese 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 Ricotta Cheese Pie

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