Rose Galletta'S Ricotta Pie Recipe

Name: Rose Galletta'S Ricotta Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling:; 1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese; 6 eggs, separated; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Crust:; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 6 tablespoons white sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup milk; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons lemon zest

Servings: persons

Filling:
1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese
6 eggs, separated
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons lemon zest

1
To Make the Crust: Combine the flour, 6 tablespoons white sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk and the 1 egg. Work dough until it forms a ball. Do not knead or over work the dough. Generously flour a work surface and roll dough out to fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Place dough in a greased pie plate. Poke holes in the center with the tines of a fork. Do not prebake.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3
Beat ricotta, yolks, and sugar until lemon colored. Add lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
4
Beat whites until stiff, fold into lemon mixture. Pour mixture into the prepared shell. Do not over fill the shell, it rises slightly when baking.
5
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 50 minutes. Let pie cool then refrigerate to set; the pie will become creamy and dense. Serve cold.

1167

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling:, 1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese, 6 eggs, separated, 1/2 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Rose Galletta'S Ricotta 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.

Rose Galletta'S Ricotta Pie

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