Grandma's Easter Pie Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Grandma's Easter Pie is a traditional Italian dessert that is commonly enjoyed during the Easter season. This sweet and creamy pie is made with a rich and flaky pastry crust filled with a luscious mixture of ricotta cheese, sugar, and vanilla. It is then baked to perfection until golden and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar. The pie is light, airy, and bursting with flavor, making it the perfect ending to any Easter meal.

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1hr 15minstotal
30minsPrep
45minsCook
1hr 15m.total
30m.Prep
45m.Cook
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Ingredients for Grandma's Easter Pie Recipe

  • 4.50 inch Pie Crust
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • as required Powdered Sugar, For Dusting

Directions: Grandma's Easter Pie Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  • STEP 2.In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
  • STEP 3.Roll out the pie crust and line the greased pie dish with it. Trim any excess dough.
  • STEP 4.Pour the ricotta mixture into the pie crust and spread it evenly.
  • STEP 5.Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is set.
  • STEP 6.Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.
  • STEP 7.Dust the top of the pie with powdered sugar before serving.
  • STEP 8.Slice and serve the Grandma's Easter Pie as a delightful Easter dessert.

Cooking Tips

  • Make sure to use whole milk ricotta cheese for the best texture and flavor.
  • You can add a handful of chocolate chips or candied fruit to the ricotta mixture for extra flavor and texture.
  • If the edges of the pie crust start to brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil to prevent burning.

Storage and Serving

  • Store the leftover pie in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serve the pie chilled or at room temperature.
  • Garnish each slice with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special touch.
Nutrition
value
2794
calories per serving
173 g Fat212 g Protein99 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    173g
  • Protein
    212g
  • Carbs
    99g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    99g
  • Protein
    212g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    173g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    3873mg
  • Iron
    13mg
  • Vitamin A
    113mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    12mg
  • Vitamin B6
    1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    821mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    3mg
  • Vitamin E
    3mg
  • Copper
    1mcg
  • Magnesium
    269mg
  • Manganese
    1mg
  • Phosphorus
    3213mg
  • Selenium
    274mcg
  • Zinc
    28mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp