Description
Celebrate the arrival of spring with this Italian Easter Pie, a luscious combination of creamy ricotta, rich chocolate, and zesty citrus flavors, all wrapped in a flaky pastry crust. This beloved dessert not only graces your table during Easter but also brings warmth and nostalgia to any gathering. Each slice invites you to savor cherished family traditions while indulging in delightful flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 package (9-inch) pastry dough
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pastry dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick and fit it into a pie dish.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set and golden on top.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg