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Ricotta Pie (Old Italian Recipe)
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Prep Time:
45 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
120 minutes
Indulge in a decadent homemade ricotta pie with a sweet crust, creamy filling, and chocolate chips - a must-have Italian treat for special moments.
Ingredients:
  • 12 large eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 pounds ricotta cheese
  • 0.25 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, or to taste
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 cup shortening, chilled
  • 1 tablespoon shortening, chilled
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions:
  • Prepare the filling by combining eggs, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix in ricotta cheese and chocolate chips, then set aside.
  • Prepare the crust by mixing flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl. Add shortening and blend until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in beaten eggs and vanilla. Shape the dough into 4 balls, wrap them in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and generously grease two 9-inch deep-dish pie plates.
  • Roll out two dough balls to line the prepared pie plates, ensuring an even thickness to avoid excessive expansion when baking. Roll out the remaining two dough balls into 10-inch circles, then cut into 1/2-inch strips using a sharp paring knife or pastry wheel.
  • Evenly distribute the ricotta filling into the pie crusts. Begin weaving the lattice with the longest strips in an X shape at the center of the pie. Alternate horizontal and vertical strips in an over-and-under pattern. Use the shorter strips for the lattice edges. Fold the lattice ends under the bottom crust edge and flute. Brush the lattice with milk and cover the crust edges with foil.
  • Preheat the oven and bake the pies for 20-30 minutes. Remove foil, rotate for even baking, and bake for another 25-30 minutes until a knife comes out clean. Cool on wire racks, then refrigerate until serving.

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